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Film transparency of the Googie style façade of the Sahara Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), early-mid 1960s
Daytime view of the front exterior of the Sahara as seen from Las Vegas Boulevard after the addition of the first hotel tower. Signs show Eleanor Powell headlining in the Congo Room and Don Rickles headlining in the Casbar Theatre.
Site Name: Sahara Hotel and Casino
Address: 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of Fremont Street and the front exterior of the Golden Nugget (Las Vegas), circa 1979
Golden Nugget on Fremont Street in the late 1970s. Also visible are the Horseshoe, the Golden Gate, the Vegas Vic sign, and the Plaza.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
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Film transparency of guests at the swimming pool area of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Guests relax around the swimming pool in the courtyard area of the Desert Inn. The neon sign over the resort's entrance is visible from the courtyard.
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the front exterior of the original Las Vegas Club (Las Vegas), 1930s
Las Vegas Club in its original location on the south side of Fremont Street next to the Pioneer Club. The Las Vegas Club was the first casino with a neon sign. This photo shows the doors that replaced the original open front.
Site Name: Las Vegas Club
Address: 18 East Fremont Street
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Film transparency of Fremont Street seen from Second Street, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1947
Looking northwest towards the Union Pacific Railroad station from the intersection of Fremont and Second Streets, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Nugget is on the southwest corner and the Eldorado Club is on the northwest corner. Signs for the Boulder Club, Pioneer Club, Las Vegas Club, Frontier Club and White Spot Cafe are also visible.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV
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Film transparency of Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street at Christmas time (Las Vegas), circa 1948
Nighttime view of Fremont Street looking northwest from east of Second Street. Neon signs for the Golden Nugget, Eldorado Club, Boulder Club, Frontier Club, Pioneer Club and White Cross Drugs are seen. Christmas decorations are seen on the exterior of the Eldorado Club and hanging over Fremont Street.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
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Film transparency of the Hotel Fremont and other casinos on Fremont Street (Las Vegas), circa 1957
Daytime view of the Hotel Fremont. The Melodie Lane Restaurant is seen on the corner of East Fremont and Third Streets. Also seen are the marquee of the Fremont Theatre, and signs for the Mint, the Golden Nugget, the Boulder Club, the Las Vegas Club and Skaggs' Drug Center. The Union Pacific railway station can be seen at the far end of the street.
Site Name: Fremont Hotel and Casino
Address: 200 East Fremont Street
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Film transparency of women around a diving board at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Women in swim suits pose around a diving board at the swimming pool at the Desert Inn. Other guests relax in the adjoining courtyard. The neon sign over the resort's entrance is visible from the courtyard.
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Film transparency of women on diving boards at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Two women pose on diving boards at the swimming pool at the Desert Inn. Other guests relax in the adjoining courtyard. The neon sign over the resort's entrance is visible from the courtyard.
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Postcard showing Binion's Horseshoe (Las Vegas), 1980s
Color view of the facade of Binion's Horseshoe. Transcribed from original: "Binion's Horseshoe Club. Downtown Las Vegas. The 'Bright Spot,' on the world's brightest 2 blocks, featuring the largest electric sign in the world. Long famed for 'Fast Action' the HORSESHOE HOTEL & CASINO has 100 guest rooms, 24-hour restaurant, 3 cocktail bars, 'round-the-clock' casino, air curtain and FREE inside parking." Publishing info from original: "'Mirro-Krome' by H. S. Crocker Co., Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. Dist by. Douglas Venable. 920 E. Bonanza Rd., Las Vegas, Nev."
Site Name: Horseshoe Club
Address: 128 East Fremont Street
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