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The International Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367)

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Ocean Drive Casino in Miami Beach, Florida: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367)

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Sunny Isles Casino in Miami Beach, Florida: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367)

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Desert Inn Hotel and Casino, image 017: postcard

Date

2000 (year approximate)

Description

Desert Inn Hotel Casino. (c. 2000)

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The Castaways Hotel and Casino: photographic film

Date

1960 (year approximate) to 1986 (year approximate)

Description

An exterior view of the Castaways Hotel and Casino. A marquee advertises Open now all new rooms", "air conditioned", "pool". The Castaways was a hotel and casino in Paradise, Nevada that operated from 1963 to 1987 on the Las Vegas Strip. The property had originally been San Souci Auto Court, an early motel which opened in the 1930s, and developed into Sans Souci Hotel in the 1950s. In 1962, the resort became Castaways Hotel & Casino. The hotel had a 1,500-gallon aquarium in its bar. In 1967, the Castaways was sold to billionaire Howard Hughes for $3 million dollars. The resort operated until July 1987, when it closed and was demolished and the property was purchased by Steve Wynn. The resort became the Mirage, opening on November 22, 1989. The property is located at 3400 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89109.

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Photograph of an airman during war games at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, January 15, 1980

Date

1980-01-15

Description

An airman holds off enemy troops who swarmed the base camp in simulated battle during war games dubbed "Operation Red Horse" at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)

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Arizona Charlie's Hotel and Casino, image 002: postcard

Date

1970 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

Arizona Charlie's Hotel and Casino.

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Claridge Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, NJ

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Sands Regency Hotel Casino, Reno, NV

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00658
Collection Name: Gary W. Royer Collection on Gaming
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Little Hoover Commission Gaming Study, 1997

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00561
Collection Name: Eugene Martin Christiansen Papers
Box/Folder: Box 112 (Restrictions apply), Box 113 (Restrictions apply), Box 252 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component