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Photograph of a rendering of the Sahara Tahoe (Stateline, Nev.), circa 1965

Date

1960 to 1965

Description

Artist's conception of an aerial view of the Sahara Tahoe. Rendering made by Siegfried Knop. Del E. Webb Corporation, developers.
Site Name: Sahara Tahoe
Address: US Highway 50, Stateline, NV

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Photograph of a rendering of the proposed Sahara Atlantic City resort, before 1987

Date

1980 to 1987

Description

Artist's rendering of the proposed but never built Sahara Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of a rendering of the Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1963

Date

1961 to 1965

Description

Concept drawing of the Sahara expansion, possibly the 1963 expansion of the convention center area. Color rendering by Siegfried Knop.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of a rendering of the Sahara Convention Center (Las Vegas), October, 1966

Date

1966-10

Description

Artist's rendering of the Sahara Convention Center addition that was later turned into the buffet and roller coaster starting point. Stamped on back of photo: "Newell Color Lab Inc. reorder No. 5687, HO 9-7355." Color rendering by Atkins.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of a rendering of the Sahara Hotel and Casino complex (Las Vegas), circa 1957

Date

1956 to 1959

Description

Artist's birds-eye view conception of the Sahara Hotel complex with the addition of the first tower. Black and white rendering by Siegfried Knop.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of administration building, Sahara Hotel (Las Vegas),grading plan, circa 1952

Date

1950 to 1955

Description

Grading plan for the Sahara administration building. Drawn on facsimile paper.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of administration building, Sahara Hotel (Las Vegas),outside elevations, circa 1952

Date

1950 to 1955

Description

Exterior elevations of the Sahara administration building. Drawn on facsimile paper.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of an artist's rendering of the exterior corner of the Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1970s

Date

1970 to 1979

Description

Artist's conception of proposed facade changes to the Sahara.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of a rendering of the Sahara Hotel and Casino proposed second tower (Las Vegas), before 1963

Date

1960 to 1963

Description

Artist's conception of the Sahara complex after the addition of the 24 story tower. Color rendering completed by Siegfried Knop.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Sahara Hotel Convention Center (Las Vegas), sections, August 4, 1966

Date

1966-08-04

Description

Preliminary parking structure plans for the Sahara Hotel Convention Center from 1966. Printed on mylar. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; Fred D. Anderson, delineator.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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