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Photograph of bathroom at the House of Straus, Las Vegas (Nev.), July 14, 2016
For decades Joyce Elise Straus opened her home, the "House of Straus," to area youth seeking art experiences. That effort included the opening of the School of Creative Thinking in 1976. Her varied artwork is widely collected in the Southern Nevada community. Straus was married for 56 years to Dr. Neil B. Straus. Her son David Straus and his wife Heidi continue the tradition.
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Monty Brandt Photograph Collection
The Monty Brandt Photograph Collection consists of black-and-white photographic prints of the White Cross Drug Store on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1924 and 1955. Images include views of Fremont Street, as well as interior and exterior views of the White Cross Drug Store.
Archival Collection
John Pappas with silver dollars: photograph
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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), stars and all other dressing rooms, September 11, 1972
Elevations, sections, and interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel dressing rooms. Includes revisions and key plan. 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; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
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), floor plan and elevations of lobby (Front Desk), September 11, 1972
Elevations and interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel lobbey and front desk. Also drawn by J. S. Includes revisions and key plan. 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; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV
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Aracely Rascon oral history interview
Oral history interview with Aracely Rascon conducted by Claytee D. White on October 2, 2018 for the Remembering 1 October Oral History Project. In this interview, Rascon recalls her early childhood in Chihuahua, Mexico and until her father brought the family to Las Vegas, Nevada. She studied interior design at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and joined the firm of Simpson Coulter, where she specializes in decorating the interiors of businesses and schools. Two weeks after the October 1, 2017 shooting, her skills were called upon by those across the city who were preparing the Resiliency Center for survivors of the mass shooting. This proposed Resiliency Center needed carpet, paint, furniture, art work, and everything else to make it into a place where people could seek assistance in a peaceful atmosphere where they could tell their stories and ask for help. Rascon contacted all her resources and was pleasantly surprised when each company bent over backwards to offer deals, advice, and referrals. Rascon learned that she could use her talents and decorating skills to help others be at peace and to dialogue and perform in comfort. She will never forget and will be forever grateful to the sense of community displayed by her city.
Archival Collection
Regatta Pointe Condominiums: Progress Prints, 1987 February 21; 1987 May 05
This set includes: index sheet, floor plans, redlining, foundation plans, exterior elevations, reflected ceiling plans, utility plans, framing plans, roof plans, interior elevations, building sections and construction details.
This set includes drawings for Falcon Development Corporation (client).
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 358
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Building 10: architectural and structural drawings; revisions, 1971 July
This set includes drawings for Little America Refining Co. (client).
This set includes: redlining, index sheet, site plan, foundation plans, framing plans, floor plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, wall sections, building sections, isometric construction details, construction details, and finish and door schedules.
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 045
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Freedom Train Motel, 1990 May 07; 1990 July 20
This set includes: redlining, index sheet, site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, construction details, mechanical plans, electrical plans, plumbing plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, demolition plans and general specifications.
This set includes drawings for Oxford Technologies Inc (client) by Jett Engineers (engineer).
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 188
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Renaissance Center III: Cellular One Building: Owner Review, 1992 August 14
This set includes: index sheet, exterior elevations, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, floor plans, roof plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, foundation plans, framing plans, building sections, construction details and site plans.
This set includes drawings for Vista Group, Inc (client).
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 373
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