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Postcard showing Old Fort Callville near Las Vegas, before 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Colorized photograph of Fort Callville on the banks of the Colorado River.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of postcard: "Fort Collville (sic) on the Colorado above the Hoover Dam was established in early days as a trading post and terminus for river boats plying up the river from the gulf to this point. The old fort will be entirely under water when the lake is formed by the construction of Hoover Dam."
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Aerial photograph of downtown Las Vegas looking east toward Frenchman Mountain, post-1953
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of downtown Las Vegas looking east toward Frenchman Mountains. The following buildings are visible in the photograph: Lucky Casino, Horseshoe Casino, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Four Queens Casino, Golden Nugget, El Cortez Hotel, First National Bank, Bank of Nevada.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial view of Downtown Las Vegas"
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Photograph of Tamarisk trees sticking out of the water in St. Thomas, Nevada, circa June, 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
The tops of tamerisk trees show above the water line of Lake Mead at St. Thomas, Nevada.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "What was once the main throughfare and entrance to the prosperous little Mormon town of St. Thomas now shows only the tops of the tamarix (sic) trees which lined its irrigation ditches. (phto by E. Edwards)"
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Photograph of the front exterior of the Mint (Las Vegas), 1966
Date
Archival Collection
Description
The Mint Hotel with its tower nearing completion. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas, Nevada. Convention Center. 11940. Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer. John Cook." Also visible is the California Club.
Site Name: Mint Las Vegas
Address: 128 East Fremont Street
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Photograph of the Palm Room Coffee Shop in the Stardust (Las Vegas), circa early 1970s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Palm Room entrance and casino area in the Stardust before renovations. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Scene in the casino at the Stardust Hotel -- '21' tables, roulette wheel, entrance to the Palm Room Coffee Shop. Taken before the property was renovated in the 1970s."'
Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
Address: 3000 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel complex (Las Vegas), circa 1980s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
View of the Flamingo Hotel complex in the 1980s. Stamped on original: "Please credit Las Vegas News Bureau. 62126. Photographers: Don English, Jerry Abbott, Milt Palmer, Wolf Wergin, Gary Angell, Tony King, John Litty, Cliff Stanley, Don Knepp."
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel pool and courtyard (Las Vegas), 1950s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
View of the pool and courtyard area of the Flamingo Hotel. Stamp on back of photo: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the Riviera Hotel exterior (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
The Rivera Hotel, shortly after it opened. Stamped on original: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Riviera Hotel and Casino
Address: 2901 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the swimming pool at the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), 1950s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Hotel guests enjoying the swimming pool in the courtyard of the Sands. Stamped on original: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the casino interior of the Las Vegas Club, 1930s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Crowded interior view of the Las Vegas Club at its original location. Transcribed from original: "The Las Vegas Club has all standard games, and last year put the first turtle derby, at pari mutuel [sic] betting ever staged in Nevada."
Site Name: Las Vegas Club
Address: 18 East Fremont Street
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