The Hotel Las Vegas was the first hotel in Las Vegas, a tent set up for people who came to participate in the land auction. Managed by Pop Squires." Transcribed from back of photo: "Hotel Las Vegas 1905. Hotel Las Vegas, built by Las Vegas Trading Co. in 1905 was located on North Main Street between Stewart and the creek across from Woodards Down Town Camp on grounds later occupied by Elwells Ware House. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored in Los Angeles, ready to be bolted together on arrival in Las Vegas. Hotel had 20 rooms. Floor space was 40 x 130 ft. Kitchen and Dining Room are seen next door to Hotel on the right. This Hotel was managed by Chas. P. Squires. Photo by Eddie Gillette, 1905." Transcribed from Special Collections sheet: "Selling of L.V. First L.V. Hotel pic cap. First Las Vegas Hotel -- The Hotel Las Vegas was made ready for the first buyers of real estate at the 1905 auction when the Las Vegas Trading Co., managed by Charles (Pop) Squires, opened the registry. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored in Los Angeles, a prefab forerunner. Hotel Las Vegas boasted 20 rooms and was regarded as the top 'night spot' of its day."
Site Name: Hotel Las Vegas
Address: 1 Fremont Street

Landing at Cottonwood on the Colorado River

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Cottonwood Landing, 1946. In 1946 the National Park Service gave a temporary permit to Hurl Emery, then operating the Eldorado Fishing Camp at Eldorado Canyon, to establish a landing at Cottonwood. The dock shown was put in, also a few tent cabins, one serving as a store. It operated under these conditions for several years until a permanent lease was issued by bid to a new operator. Not shown is 16 miles of rough dirt road. Courtesy Ella Kay."

Location photos taken by Maggie Mancuso for production of the 1995 motion picture "Casino." Four photographs taped together to create panoramic view of residential home at 1217 Park Circle, Las Vegas, Nevada, summer 1994. The Mid-Century Modern home is in the Paradise Palms District in Las Vegas, developed in the early 1960s by the Molasky Group and built by Palmer and Krisel, architects.
Site Name: Paradise Palms (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Address: 1217 Park Circle

Location photos taken by Maggie Mancuso for production of the 1995 motion picture "Casino." Seven photographs taped together to create panoramic view of residential home at 3268 Seneca Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada, summer 1994. The Mid-Century Modern home is in the Paradise Palms District in Las Vegas, developed in the early 1960s by the Molasky Group and built by Palmer and Krisel, architects.
Site Name: Paradise Palms (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Address: 3268 Seneca Dr.