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Proposal for the Thunderbird plan for future expansion (Las Vegas), before 1977

Date

1972 to 1977

Description

Bound proposal for Thunderbird expansion including artist's conceptions, site map, and drawings of main architectural elements. This project was not built. Folder on last page marked "additional criteria" is empty.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of a rendering of the proposed Thunderbird Hotel tower (Las Vegas), early 1970s

Date

1970 to 1977

Description

Artist's conception of the proposed tower for the Thunderbird Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Rendered by Siegfried Knop.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), plot plan, March 13, 1958

Date

1958-03-13

Description

Architectural plans for the additions and renovations for the Thunderbird from 1958.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), alterations and additions, elevations, March 13, 1958

Date

1958-03-13

Description

Architectural plans for alterations and additions for the Thunderbird Hotel, March 13, 1958. Shows northwest and west external elevations.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), alterations and additions, interior elevations, March 13, 1958

Date

1958-03-13

Description

Architectural plans for alterations and additions for the Thunderbird Hotel, March 13, 1958. "25 June" handwritten in lower right corner above sheet number.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), alterations and additions, bar details, March 13, 1958

Date

1958-03-13

Description

Architectural plans for alterations and additions for the Thunderbird Hotel, March 13, 1958. Drawn by: [e.l.l.] "25 June" handwritten in lower right corner above sheet number.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), 214 room addition, exterior elevations, October 23, 1962

Date

1962-10-23

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of the Aztec Building to the Thunderbird Hotel.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), addition to southwest wing, exterior elevations, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of the southwest wing of the Thunderbird Hotel. Includes outside wall construction detail and load bearing partition detail. Bottom right corner of sheet missing. "Thunderbird Hotel and Bonanza Hotel Inc." printed near lower right corner. Bottom right corner of sheet missing. Note: Bonanza Hotel Inc. is not related to the Bonanza Hotel and Casino which opened in 1967. Bonanza Hotel Inc. was a hotel corporation in which Marion Hicks controlled majority interest.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), addition to southwest wing, second floor plan, circa 1950s

Date

1950 to 1955

Description

Architectural plans for the addition of the southwest wing of the Thunderbird Hotel. "Thunderbird Hotel and Bonanza Hotel Inc." printed near lower right corner. Note: Bonanza Hotel Inc. is not related to the Bonanza Hotel and Casino which opened in 1967. Bonanza Hotel Inc. was a hotel corporation in which Marion Hicks controlled majority interest.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Architectural drawing of Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), alterations and additions, second floor plan, March 13, 1958

Date

1958-03-13

Description

Architectural plans for alterations and additions for the Thunderbird Hotel, March 13, 1958. Drawn by: D.J.J.R. Includes brief notes on measurements and work to be done.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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