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Photograph of the Sands entrance and porte-cochère (Las Vegas), 1954 |
The porte-cochère and front entrance of the Sands in 1954 |
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302 |
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Photograph of empty casino in the Sands (Las Vegas), circa 1950s |
Empty casino area of the Sands in the 1950s. |
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303 |
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Photograph of Fremont Street looking west (Las Vegas), 1991 |
Looking West Down Fremont Street in 1991. Signature on back of photo: "S Vinci for '91." |
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304 |
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Photograph of gamblers in an early Las Vegas casino, 1930s |
Gamblers at gaming tables in an early Las Vegas Casino. |
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305 |
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Postcard showing the Horseshoe Club exterior (Las Vegas), circa 1950s |
The Horseshoe on Fremont Street in the 1950s. Printed text on back of postcard: "The Horsehoe Club, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, Nevada. The new Horsehoe Club is another notable showplace of Las Vegas, Nevada. The tourists, visitors, and Las Vegans,... |
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306 |
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Photograph of Googie architectural design of the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), façade, circa 1952 |
Architect's proposal for the façade and porte-cochère of the Sands Hotel. |
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307 |
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Film transparency of a sketch for the Golden Nugget neon sign (Las Vegas), circa 1984 |
Inverted negative transparency. Partially freehand, annotated plan for the neon sign for the Golden Nugget on the southwest corner of Fremont and Second Streets. The original sign was installed by YESCO in 1948. |
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308 |
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Photograph of Desert Inn at night (Las Vegas), 1969 |
Front of the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino and tower at night. |
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309 |
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Photograph of the front exterior of the Frontier Hotel, 1987 |
Front exterior of the Frontier Hotel in 1987, showing exterior entrance to the Race & Sports Book. Marquee on the left advertises Siegfried & Roy in "Beyond Belief." |
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310 |
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Photograph of gamblers at the slots machines in the Sands (Las Vegas), circa 1950s |
People at the slot machines in the Sands Casino. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Las Vegas, Nev., P.O. box 28, Photographers, Don English, Jerry Abbott, Joe Buck, Milt Palmer." |
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311 |
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Aerial photograph of the Sands Hotel complex (Las Vegas), circa 1968 |
Aerial view of the Sands complex. |
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312 |
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Photograph of guests at the Sands Hotel pool (Las Vegas), 1956 |
Guests swimming and relaxing in the pool area of the Sands in 1956. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Las Vegas, Nev., P.O. box 28, Photographers, Don English, Jerry Abbott, Joe Buck, Milt Palmer." |
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313 |
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Photograph of the exterior and marquee of the Thunderbird Hotel at night (Las Vegas), circa... |
Nighttime view of the sign in front of the Thunderbird Hotel, and the neon and electric signage spanning the length of the hotel. On the sign in front of the entrance: "Kings IV. Buckley and Collins. Thoroughly Modern Minsky, world... |
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314 |
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Photograph of gamblers at the slots in the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1950s |
Gamblers at the slot machines in the Sands Casino. Stamp on back of photo: "Las Vegas News Bureau, Las Vegas, Nev., P.O. box 28, Photographers, Don English, Jerry Abbott, Joe Buck, Milt Palmer." |
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315 |
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Photograph of the Silver Slipper entrance (Las Vegas), circa early 1970s |
Front entrance to the Silver Slipper. Stamp on accompanying cardstock: "Allen Photographers Inc." |
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316 |
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Photograph of the front exterior of the Golden Nugget and Fremont Street (Las Vegas), circa... |
Golden Nugget at 129 Fremont Street, circa 1951. Also visible are the Frontier Club, the Vegas Club, the Vegas Vic sign, Union Plaza, the Boulder Club, and Hotel Apache. Note: photograph is damaged. |
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317 |
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Film transparency of the front exterior of the Nevada Club (Las Vegas), between 1951-1960 |
nighttime view of the front exterior of the Nevada Club. The California Club and Pioneer Club, featuring Vegas Vic, are seen in the background. |
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318 |
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Film transparency of the Sands Hotel (Googie architectural design) and parking lot (Las Vegas), 1950s |
Daytime view of the Sands neon sign and front entrance as seen from the parking lot. Frank Sinatra and Joey Bishop headline. |
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319 |
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Film transparency of the swimming pool and courtyard of the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), circa... |
View of guests at the swimming pool and courtyard area of the Thunderbird Hotel. |
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320 |
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Film transparency of the front exterior of the Las Vegas Club (Las Vegas), between 1956-1958 |
The façade of the Las Vegas Club after it moved to the north side of Fremont Street. The Silver Palace is seen in the background. |
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321 |
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Film transparency of neon signs for the Pioneer Club and Las Vegas Club (Las Vegas),... |
View at dusk of neon signs for the Pioneer Club and Las Vegas Club on the southwest corner of Fremont and First Streets, and a neon sign for the Pioneer Club on the roof of the Las Vegas Pharmacy on... |
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322 |
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Film transparency of the casino area in the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1950s |
Craps, roulette, roulette and blackjack tables in the Thunderbird Casino. |
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323 |
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Film transparency of the front exterior of the Riviera Hotel (Las Vegas), circa late 1950s |
Daytime view of the front exterior of the Riviera Hotel. Liberace headlines on the sign. |
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324 |
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Film transparency of the bar area in the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1950s |
View of the bar and lounge area in the Thundebird Hotel. Portraits of Native Americans line the wall behind the bar. |
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325 |
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Photograph of a floating craps game in the Sands Hotel swimming pool (Las Vegas), 1954 |
Guests at the Sands playing craps on a floating table in the pool. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Floating craps table - Customers at the Sands Hotel escape the heat by gambling in the pool. About 2200 guests tried this in... |
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326 |
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Film transparency of the swimming pool and patio of the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), circa... |
View of guests at the swimming pool and patio area of the Thunderbird Hotel. |
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327 |
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Film transparency of the swimming pool at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn (Las Vegas), seen from... |
View of the swimming pool and courtyard area at the Desert Inn as seen from underneath a patio canopy. A changing room building is seen in the background. |
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328 |
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Film transparency of the observation area in the bar and lounge at Wilbur Clark's Desert... |
Looking over the swimming pool and courtyard area from the bar and lounge area of the Desert Inn. |
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329 |
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Film transparency of the Googie style entrance and porte-cochère of the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas),... |
Daytime view of the entrance, porte-cochère and parking areas of the Thunderbird Hotel, after remodeling and repainting. |
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330 |
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Film transparency of the front exterior and parking lot of the Riviera Hotel (Las Vegas),... |
Daytime view of the front exterior of the Riviera Hotel. |
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331 |
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Film transparency of women around a diving board at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn (Las... |
Women in swim suits pose around a diving board at the swimming pool at the Desert Inn. Other guests relax in the adjoining courtyard. The neon sign over the resort's entrance is visible from the courtyard. |
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332 |
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Film transparency of the pool and courtyard and patio area of the Flamingo Hotel (Las... |
Daytime view of the pool and courtyard area of the Flamingo Hotel. |
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333 |
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Film transparency of the exterior corner of the Pioneer Club (Las Vegas), circa 1951 |
Nighttime view of the exterior corner of the Pioneer Club after the addition of Vegas Vic. The Westerner is seen next door. |
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334 |
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Film negative of the front exterior of the New Western Casino (Las Vegas), circa ... |
nighttime view of the front exterior of the New Western Casino on the ground floor of the Hotel Apache. |
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335 |
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Photograph of a quarter horse sale on Fremont Street (Las Vegas), April 17, 1968 |
Horse sale on Fremont Street at night, showing the neon of the Mint, Horseshoe, and Hotel Fremont, all of which make up part of Glitter Gulch. Stamped on original: "Allen Photographers, Inc. Post Office Box 4253 Las Vegas, Nevada... |
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336 |
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Film transparency of Club Bingo and Bonanza Room (Las Vegas), 1947-1952 |
Nighttime view of Club Bingo and Bonanza Room neon signs. Club Bingo became the Sahara Hotel and Casino in 1952. |
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337 |
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Film transparency of Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street at Christmas time (Las Vegas),... |
Nighttime view of Fremont Street looking northwest from east of Second Street. Neon signs for the Golden Nugget, Eldorado Club, Boulder Club, Frontier Club, Pioneer Club and White Cross Drugs are seen. Christmas decorations are seen on the exterior of... |
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338 |
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Film transparency of people at a blackjack table in the Hotel Last Frontier (Las Vegas),... |
Gamblers at a blackjack table in the Hotel Last Frontier casino. |
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339 |
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Film transparency of the bar and lounge area at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn (Las Vegas),... |
A cocktail lounge in Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn |
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340 |
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Film transparency of the pool and lawn area of the Flamingo Hotel (Las Vegas), circa... |
Daytime view of the pool and courtyard area of the Flamingo Hotel. |
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341 |
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Film transparency of the nighttime view of the exterior of the Lucky Strike Club (Las... |
nighttime view of the neon signs, sculptures and marquee over the entrace to the Lucky Strike Club. |
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342 |
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Film transparency of the front exterior and porte cohcere of the Thunderbird Hotel at night... |
Long view of the Thunderbird Hotel entrance as seen from the parking lot. |
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343 |
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Film transparency of the casino area in the Flamingo Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1950s |
Casino area in the Flamingo, with blackjack, roulette and craps tables and slot machines. Liquid damage to transparency noted. |
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344 |
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Film transparency of the Googie style front exterior and parking lot of the Flamingo Hotel... |
Daytime view of the front exterior of the Flamingo Hotel, featuring the Champagne Tower. The neon sign with the Flamingo name features circular neon 'bubbles' like those on the tower. |
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345 |
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Film transparency of the front exteriors of the Hotel Last Frontier and the Little Church... |
Long view of the Hotel Last Frontier and the Little Church of the West. |
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346 |
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Photograph of table games in the Stardust Casino (Las Vegas), circa early 1970s |
Table games in the Stardust Casino prior to renovation in the mid 1970s. |
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347 |
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Film transparency of people at a roulette table in the Hotel Last Frontier (Las Vegas),... |
Gamblers at a roulette table in the Hotel Last Frontier casino. |
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348 |
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Film transparency of Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street (Las Vegas), circa 1947 |
Daytime view of Fremont Street looking northwest toward the Union Pacific Railroad station. The Golden Nugget Gambling Hall is seen on the southwest corner of Fremont and Second Streets, and the Eldorado Club and Apache Hotel are seen on the... |
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349 |
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Film negative of the front exterior of the Boulder Club (Las Vegas), 1942 |
Nighttime view of the front exterior of the Boulder Club in 1942. Part of the New Western Casino is seen next door. |
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350 |
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Film transparency of the swimming pool area at the Showboat Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas),... |
View of guests at the swimming pool and patio area at the Showboat, Las Vegas. |
