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Photograph of the MGM Grand Hotel during its construction (Las Vegas), 1973

Date

1973

Description

The MGM Grand under construction in 1973. After the 1980 fire, the MGM Grand Hotel was rebuilt in 1981 and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of the MGM Grand Hotel Fire (Las Vegas), November 21, 1980

Date

1980-11-01

Description

Smoke pouring out of the MGM Grand, now Ballys, on November 21, 1980. Stamp on back of photo: "R-J Photo by Scott Henry." The MGM Grand Hotel was rebuilt in 1981 and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of an artist's rendering of the new MGM Grand (Las Vegas), circa 1990

Date

1990 to 1993

Description

Artist's conception of the new MGM Grand built in 1993.
Site Name: MGM Grand Las Vegas
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Postcard of an artist's conception of the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), 1973-1980

Date

1973 to 1980

Description

Stylized drawing of the MGM Grand. Printed text on back of postcard: "The coming attraction of our time is here. MGM Grand Hotel- Las Vegas, a $100 million dollar fantasy. 2100 rooms and suites. The Celebrity Room, reserved for superstars. The Ziegfeld Room, for lavish revues. The Lion's Den, a lively show lounge. Six restaurants. The MGM movie theatre. Tennis. Swimming pools. Health clubs. Shops. And Jai alai, the world's fastest game, in a 2200-seat arena." The MGM Grand Hotel was burned in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), index to the drawings, September 11, 1972

Date

1972-09-11

Description

Index to the architectural plans for the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; Taylor Construction Co.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-07-07

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Photograph of the aftermath of the MGM Grand Hotel fire (Las Vegas), circa November, 1980

Date

1980

Description

Interior view of fire damaged MGM Grand. Stamp on back of photo: "R-J Photo by Scott Henry." The MGM Grand Hotel was re-built in 1981 and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Aerial photograph of original MGM Grand Las Vegas front entrance, mid 1990s

Date

1993 to 1996

Description

The original front entrance to the newly re-built MGM Grand Las Vegas on Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Site Name: MGM Grand Las Vegas
Address: 3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of front face and entrance of the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), circa late 1970s

Date

1975 to 1979

Description

View of the MGM Grand Hotel from the front parking lot. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), site plan, September 11, 1972

Date

1972-09-11

Description

Architectural plans for the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972. Drawn by DO. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; Taylor Construction Co.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-11-09

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Architectural drawing of the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), building sections, February 28, 1972

Date

1972-02-28

Description

Architectural plans for the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas) from 1972. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; Taylor Construction Co.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-09-11

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