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Photograph of a rendering of the Sahara Convention Center (Las Vegas), October, 1966
Artist's rendering of the Sahara Convention Center addition that was later turned into the buffet and roller coaster starting point. Stamped on back of photo: "Newell Color Lab Inc. reorder No. 5687, HO 9-7355." Color rendering by Atkins.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Various Stardust Hotel and Casino restaurant promotional clips (~30 seconds each): video, 1989 September 19
Promotional video that opens with camera panning along the Fremont Hotel's neon lights as it explains a brief history of how popular the downtown area is for tourists. A man in a suit welcomes the viewer to Sam Boyd's Hotel and Casino, claiming it is downtown's best value and the "Discover the Difference at the Fremont" song begins to play. Jerry Filipelli, Casino Customer Relations Director, appears and describes the many different gaming options available, and encourages guests to ask him for information on how to play, and for more information on the "Players Only" club. Voiceover explains many different gaming options while shots of the casino floor are show. Games include blackjack, baccarat, roulette, pai gow poker, craps, slots, and keno. After explaining gaming, the video describes the various cafes and restaurants available inside the casino and what the menus offer, including steak specials, buffet, and Chinese food, and Roxy's Bar with lounge acts. The video ends with instructions on how to establish credit at the casino, banking centers offered, how to sign up for the membership club, and gift shop. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 024
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Imperial Palace interior and exterior b-roll views: video
B-roll footage of unknown buffet and restaurant food (likely Imperial Palace); footage of a rendering of Imperial Palace inside Imperial Palace; exterior view of Imperial Palace, close-up shots of the neon sign as the sunset sets and eventually the neon marquee at night. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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Showboat Hotel and Casino promotional video: video
Footage of early Las Vegas and then shots of Showboat casino interior and exterior as voice narrates a history of the casino and describes features and amenities of the hotel. Footage of gambling floor, guests enjoying different games, the bowling center, boxing matches, entertainers, golf, tennis, and swimming pool, and buffets. Original media U-matic S, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.
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