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Postcard showing Circus Circus Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), 1981
Circus Circus from the Strip in 1981. Transcribed from original: "Circus Circus -- World's most unique resort complex, midway on the Las Vegas Strip. Circus Circus Hotel/Casino and all-new Circus Circus Manor, 1,610 luxurious rooms, dazzling free circus acts... carnival midway... five dining areas... lavish casino; PLUS the 421-space Circusland RV Park. Coming in Spring 1981... swift monorail linking the Wonderful Worlds of Circus Circus. And don't forget... Circus Circus Hotel/Casino in Reno. Room Reservations: Las Vegas... 800-634-3450 or (702) 734-0410. Reno... 800-648-5010 or (702) 329-0711." Publishing info from original: "Pub. by Quality Impressions, Las Vegas, Nevada 89104. Made by Quality Impressions. Las Vegas, Nevada."
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the front exterior of The Players Club (Las Vegas), between 1944-1949
The Players Club on Highway 91 in Las Vegas in the mid to late 1940s. Neon sign on top of the buildings says "The Players."
Site Name: Players Club
Address: 3145 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Aerial photograph of Circus Circus after the addition of a second tower, 1986
Circus Circus after the addition of the second tower. Paper residue left on photo. Stamped on original: "Please credit Las Vegas News Bureau"
Site Name: Circus Circus Las Vegas
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Film transparency of the entrance to the Last Frontier Village at dusk (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Night view of the front entrance to the Last Frontier Village. The Golden Slipper Gambling Hall is seen in the foreground. The gambling hall was named the Golden Slipper prior to its being named the Silver Slipper.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Film transparency of the Googie style entrance and porte-cochère of the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), late 1950s-early 1960s
Daytime view of the entrance, porte-cochère and parking areas of the Thunderbird Hotel, after remodeling and repainting.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Film transparency of the front exterior of the New Frontier Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1955
Daytime view of the front of the New Frontier Hotel seen from Las Vegas Boulevard. The sign advertises the Will Mastin Trio starring Sammy Davis, Jr.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the Little Church of the West from the Last Frontier Village being moved (Las Vegas), 1954
The Little Church of the West being moved during renovations to the Last Frontier Village complex in 1954. The Last Frontier became the New Frontier after the renovations were complete.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: Las Vegas; Clark County; Nevada
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Photograph of the front exterior of the Desert Inn Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas), circa 1988
The tower of the Desert Inn. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Was renovated in 1978."
Site Name: Desert Inn
Address: 3045 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of Fremont Street looking west (Las Vegas), circa 1920
Looking west down Fremont Street from about 2nd Street towards the depot in the 1920s.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
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Photograph of Fremont Street at night (Las Vegas), 1938
Photograph looking west down Fremont Street from 1st Street. Embossed on front of photo: "Glenn A. Davis, Photographer."
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
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