From the Digital Collections Blog...
Fremont Hotel
The Fremont Hotel and Casino, the first down-town high rise at its opening in 1956, also had the reputation of having some of the best food in Las Vegas at this time. It was particularly well known for its Chinese food, created by New York chef Bill Gwon who was said to have been the originator of the sweet barbequed spare rib.
Stardust
One of the largest casinos in Nevada at its opening in 1958, the Stardust was home to the very first French production show imported to Las Vegas – the Lido de Paris. The show was performed in the Café Continental, the Stardust’s main showroom and dining room, which featured a massive stage with six hydraulic lifts. Show patrons could dine on a number of upscale steak and seafood dishes while the Bluebells and showgirls in their glamorous costumes provided a feast for the eyes on the stage above.