The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Strip as seen from the air. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.
The dormant Fontainebleau Las Vegas on the Strip as seen from the air. The Fontainebleau was announced as the Las Vegas version of a classic Miami Beach hotel. Construction started in 2007, and stopped in 2009. In November of that year, financier Carl Ichan purchased the unfinished Fontainebleau out of bankruptcy. The following year, he sold off the fittings and furnishings purchased for the hotel. In late 2015, the Fontainebleau was listed as being for sale.
From the Dennis McBride Collection on LGBTQ Las Vegas, Nevada (MS-00802) -- Alphabetical research files -- AIDS: Organizations: Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) file.
Tinted postcard. A thirst parlor in a Nevada mining camp, the "Boozy Burros" at the bar. Printed at the bottom of the card: Copyright 1905 by Frank H. Leib." and "Frank H. Leib. Publ. Salt Lake City. N. 1702."
Materials contain photographs of the Smoky Valley and Round Mountain area from 1905 to 1980, and document the activities of the Carver, Carver-Duhme, Carver-Book, Rogers, Lofthouse-Berg, and Zaval families. Materials include photographs of Carver's Station, ranching, community events, animals, placer mining, Round Mountain Hotel, Round Mountain High School, mills, Main Street in Tonopah, and the Belmont Mine.
Archival Collection
Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00221 Collection Name: Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection Box/Folder: N/A
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caliente, named for its hot springs, is the largest city (pop. 1,200) in Lincoln County. The Mission-Style railroad depot was built in 1923. Amtrak trains stop daily with service to Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The impressive structure also houses city offices, the Chamber of Commerce, and an art gallery.