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Photograph of Fleischmann Planetarium at the University of Nevada, Reno, circa 1964 - 1970s

Date

1964 to 1979

Description

People sitting in the interior of the Fleischmann Planetarium at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

Image

Proposed structure near Las Vegas, 1954 July 2

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes artist's pencil renderings of interior perspective scenes.

Archival Collection

Homer Rissman Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00452
Collection Name: Homer Rissman Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Flat File 100

Archival Component

Architectural drawings, 1987 June 08

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes preliminary sketches and an artist’s rendering of an interior perspective.

Archival Collection

Martin Stern Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00382
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 244

Archival Component

Photograph of slot machine and sign inside Stardust Casino, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1974

Date

1973 to 1975

Description

Interior view of the Stardust Hotel, with a slot machine and a casino tournament sign near what seems to be an open employee doorway. Other slot machines and a walkway can be seen to the left, with a blurred person visible moving away from the photographer. The signs above the machines read "Shop" and "Change." The tournament sign in the center reads "Play Now to Enter the 20th International Gin Rummy Tournament. $40,000.00." This color photograph was taken before the casino was renovated in the mid 1970s. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Street Address: 3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard

Image

Topographic map of Goodsprings quadrangle, Nevada and California, 1919

Date

1919

Description

'R.B. Marshall, Chief Geographer; Geo. R. Davis, Geographer in charge; Topography by N.E. Ballmer and Roscoe Reeves; Control by J.E. Blackburn and L.F. Biggs. Surveyed in 1915-1916.' 'Edition of 1919.' Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Title in lower right margin: Goodsprings. In center of top margin: Topography. Includes compilation diagram. Indicates location and density of cedar trees. Shows small portion of San Bernardino County, California. Published by U.S. Geological Survey. Scale 1:62,500 (W 115°35'00"--W 115°24'00"/N 36°02'30"--N 35°42'30"). 'Contour interval 50 feet. Datum is mean sea level.'

Text

Stardust sign letters replaced; Humane Society Telthon Kickoff Dinner hosted at Stardust: video, 2003 January 03 to 2003 January 10

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Local news segment on Consumer Electronic Show, and the "home of the future" being built in the Stardust parking lot in preparation for CES. NextGen Home spokesperson Paul Trudeau speaks on how energy efficient this self-powering home is; video shows construction crews assemblying the home with the Stardust hotel tower in the back. The NextGen Home representative answers questions about the construction of the home, the interior features, and how these amenities are available to anyone building a home in Las Vegas. He references it being a "smart home" with electronics to set features to turn on/off automatically. Second segment shows interior features of the home, including ways to save space, safety cameras, automatic blinds, and much more. Third segment has an interview with Microsoft representative explaining all the wireless smart display features, and having high speed internet access in the home. Additional segments have more interior and exterior views of the home, as well as reporters presenting from the CES showroom floor. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
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Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 045

Archival Component