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A railroad incorporated in 1901 to connect Los Angeles, California, with Salt Lake City, Utah. Completed in 1905, it was instrumental in the founding and early growth of Las Vegas before later becoming part of the Union Pacific Railroad system.
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The Sands Hotel opened in Las Vegas, Nevada in December 1952. A controversial group of investors fronted by Texas gambler and oilman Jake Freedman and New York nightclub boss Jack Entratter built what was considered at the time one of the world’s most lavish hotels and a showcase Las Vegas resort. Freedman purchased the property itself for $15,000 and spent $600,000 on the construction. The Sands was designed by Googie California architect Wayne McAllister.
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