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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-04-12

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard on the pedestrian overpass connecting the Treasure Island and the Venetian Hotel and Casinos. Overpasses like this have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.

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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-04-12

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard on the pedestrian overpass connecting the Treasure Island and the Venetian Hotel and Casinos. Overpasses like this have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.

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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-04-12

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard on the pedestrian overpass connecting the Treasure Island and the Venetian Hotel and Casinos. Overpasses like this have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.

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Tourists using overpass on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-02-28

Description

Providing security and access to both automobile and pedestrian traffic is handled differently along Las Vegas Boulevard and has changed over the years on the Strip. First installed in the 1990s, the pedestrian overpass has become commonplace along the Las Vegas Strip. Here, a tourist rides an escalator near Caesar's Palace hotel and casino as cars await the light at Flamingo Road.

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Photograph of a class standing in front of Las Vegas School, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1928

Date

1932-07-12

Description

The photograph was taken on May 25, 1928 and the class standing on the steps of Las Vegas School (Las Vegas, NV) is the eighth grade graduation class. Charles Harmon is among the graduates.

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Paris Las Vegas' Eiffel Tower with Veer Towers, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-04-25

Description

The Paris Las Vegas replica of the Eiffel Tower is seen between the Veer Towers at City Center. Architecture on the Las Vegas Strip has had many different styles over the years.

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Las Vegas Paiute Colony: correspondence

Date

1972 to 1976

Description

Resolution of the Colorado River Tribal Council to support the release of government land for the use of Native American families in Las Vegas. Letter to Realty Officer Robert Donlevy from Tribal Chairman Kenneth D. Anderson about withdrawing money for emergencies. Certificate of inspection and possession regarding the Las Vegas Paiute Colony signed by Realty Officer Robert Donlevy. Letters from Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Council Secretary Jeannette Anderson to Stewart Indian Agency Superintendent Robert L. Hunter and George Peterson asking for guidance and help regarding pollution control, health hazards, and gas fumes that may be affecting families. Article from Las Vegas Panorama detailing concerns about zoning, gas fumes, and other health hazard concerns impacting the Las Vegas Paiute Colony. Letter from Superintendent to Chairman Kenneth Anderson about developing a smoke shop complex. Letter from Acting Realty Officer B. J. Sallee about improving the access road to the Las Vegas Paiute Colony.

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Pedestrians crossing Las Vegas Boulevard at Bellagio Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-03

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard at Bellagio Drive. The intersection between the Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood properties is one of the last remaining major street level walkways across the Las Vegas Strip. Most intersections feature pedestrian overpass structures to safely move tourists around the Strip.

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Pedestrians crossing Las Vegas Boulevard at Bellagio Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-03

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard at Bellagio Drive. The intersection between the Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood properties is one of the last remaining major street level walkways across the Las Vegas Strip. Most intersections feature pedestrian overpass structures to safely move tourists around the Strip.

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Pedestrians crossing Las Vegas Boulevard at Bellagio Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-03

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard at Bellagio Drive. The intersection between the Bellagio and Paris Las Vegas and Planet Hollywood properties is one of the last remaining major street level walkways across the Las Vegas Strip. Most intersections feature pedestrian overpass structures to safely move tourists around the Strip.

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