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Photograph of two Minsky's Burlesque cast members, Playboy Hotel, Chicago (Ill.), circa 1977

Date
1976 to 1978
Description
A male dancer in a sequined suit and a female dancer in a bikini-style costume pose with a chair in front of a silver curtain. The Playboy hotel was originally named The Knickerbocker, and has gone through several incarnations since it opened in 1927. Legend has it that in the 1930s the hotel housed a casino frequented by Al Capone. During World War II and the Korean War, US Armed Forces officers would fill the property's hallways and play cards in the Officer's Club. In 1952, Richard Nixon was nominated Vice President during the Republican National Convention held in the hotel. Finally, in the 1970s it became the Playboy Hotel, owned by Hugh Hefner. After completing a multi-million dollar renovation in 2008, the hotel has reinvented itself once again. However, the elegant two-storied lobby still honors the hotel's historic past, with marble ornaments and wood moldings. Site Name: Playboy Hotel (Chicago, Ill.) Street Address: 163 East Walton Place

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Photograph of the Minsky's Burlesque cast, Playboy Hotel, Chicago (Ill.), circa 1977

Date
1976 to 1978
Description
A male dancer in a sequined pant suit poses on stage with four female dancers in bikini-style costumes and western-style hats. The Playboy hotel was originally named The Knickerbocker, and has gone through several incarnations since it opened in 1927. Legend has it that in the 1930s the hotel housed a casino frequented by Al Capone. During World War II and the Korean War, US Armed Forces officers would fill the property's hallways and play cards in the Officer's Club. In 1952, Richard Nixon was nominated Vice President during the Republican National Convention held in the hotel. Finally, in the 1970s it became the Playboy Hotel, owned by Hugh Hefner. After completing a multi-million dollar renovation in 2008, the hotel has reinvented itself once again. However, the elegant two-storied lobby still honors the hotel's historic past, with marble ornaments and wood moldings. Site Name: Playboy Hotel (Chicago, Ill.) Street Address: 163 East Walton Place

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Photograph of two Minsky's Burlesque cast members, circa 1977

Date
1976 to 1978
Description
Two Minsky's cast members dancing in front of the band instruments.

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Photograph of four Minsky's Burlesque cast members, circa 1977

Date
1976 to 1978
Description
Four Minsky cast members posing on stage.

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Photograph of Gordon Beck, Madame Kamarova, and Harold Minsky at the Dunes Hotel, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
Pictured from left to right: Gordon Beck - Dunes Hotel; electrician; Madam Kamarova, and Harold Minsky during rehearsal at Dunes Hotel. Site Name: Dunes Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Photograph of Harold Minsky and a showgirl, 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
Harold Minsky talking with a topless showgirl.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky and a showgirl, 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
Harold Minsky standing in front of an art print as a topless showgirl wearing a white lace bikini bottom poses for the camera.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky posing with nine showgirls, 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
Harold Minsky posing with nine showgirls. Six of the girls are wearing beaded bikini-style costumes and headdresses, while three of the girls are wearing white laced pants with cropped tops and hats.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky posing with six of his showgirls, 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
Harold Minsky and an unidentified man pose with six showgirls wearing beaded costumes and large feathered headdresses.

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Photograph of Harold Minsky auditioning showgirls, 1970-1979

Date
1970 to 1979
Description
A female dancer does a high kick during an audition for Harold Minsky and two unidentified people.

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