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Photograph of the Helldorado Days Parade on Fremont Street (Las Vegas), 1950s
Helldorado Days Parade marching down Fremont Street, and past the neon signs that led to the street's nickname, "Glitter Gulch." Stamped on original: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo, Public Relations Department, 422 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14, Calif, File Print Stock, Los Angeles Neg."
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
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Film transparency of Fremont Street looking northwest from Second Street (Las Vegas), circa 1951
View at dusk of Fremont Street looking northwest from the intersection at Second Street. The Golden Nugget is on the southwest corner, and the Horseshoe is on the northwest corner. Neon signs for the Boulder Club, Hotel Apache, Frontier Club, Las Vegas Club and Pioneer Club, including Vegas Vic, are seen.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV
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Film transparency of people and horses at the entrance to the Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
People, horses and carriages in front of the Last Frontier Village entrance. The Silver Slipper Gambling Hall, without its neon signs, is seen in the foreground.
Site Name: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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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 the Googie style front exterior and parking lot of the Flamingo Hotel (Las Vegas), mid-late 1950s
Daytime view of the front exterior of the Flamingo Hotel, featuring the Champagne Tower. The neon sign with the Flamingo name features circular neon 'bubbles' like those on the tower.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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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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