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B-roll aerial footage taken from a helicopter of the Las Vegas Strip at night; views of Silverbird and the entire Las Vegas Strip, and then mostly 360 views of the Sahara sign advertising the Jerry Lewis telethon. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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View at dusk of the neon sign in front of the Sahara Hotel and Casino. The sign says 'Del Webb's Sahara.' Don Rickles and Buddy Greco are featured.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Crane placing the last section of the Sahara neon sign, which at the time was the tallest free standing sign in the world. The sign says 'Del Webb's Sahara.'
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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The tower of the Sahara in the late 1960s.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Outdoor sign marking the casino entrance for the Sahara.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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B-roll aerial footage taken from a helicopter of the Las Vegas Strip during the day; views of Silverbird and the entire Las Vegas Strip, and then mostly 360 views of the Sahara Hotel. Includes shots of the Landmark and Hilton International, and the Las Vegas Convention Center. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
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