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Photograph of the El Rancho Vegas swimming pool (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

Swimming pool at the El Rancho Vegas. Stamp on back of photo: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo."
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the front of El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

The front of the El Rancho Vegas with a woman in a bikini. Stamp on back of photo: "Please credit Union Pacific Railroad Photo."
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the Flamingo Hotel pool and courtyard (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

View of the pool and courtyard area of the Flamingo Hotel. Stamp on back of photo: "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: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the front of the Flamingo Hotel (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

View of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, including a full parking lot. The Champagne Tower is seen on the right. 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: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of the Helldorado Days Parade on Fremont Street (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

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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Photograph of the Googie style front entrance of the Thunderbird Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

Front entrance of the Thunderbird including the porte-cochère. 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: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South

Architecture and Design Style: Googie

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Proposal for the Sahara Boardwalk Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, documents supporting petition for New Jersey Gaming License, 1980

Date
1980
Description

Information regarding the proposed Sahara Boardwalk Hotel Casino in Atlantic City, including applicant information, project description, project graphics, other agency approvals, financing plans, impact studies, and anticipated legal issues. Unbuilt project. Del E. Webb Corporation, developers; Martin Stern, Jr.; A.I.A Architect & Associates

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Proposal for the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1972

Date
1971 to 1972
Description

Bound proposal for the MGM Grand including artist's conception, elevation drawings, vicinity map, site plan, and architectural plans for all major components. The MGM Grand Hotel was built in 1973, burned down in 1980, rebuilt in 1981, and sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

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Proposal for the International Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1968

Date
1967 to 1968
Description

Bound proposal for the Las Vegas International Hotel including artists' conceptions, vicinity map, themes, and architectural drawings for all major components. The International Hotel was sold in 1970 and renamed the Las Vegas Hilton in 1971.
Site Name: International Hotel
Address: 3000 Paradise Road

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Architectural drawing of pavilion at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, first floor plan, May 5, 1924

Date
1924-05-05
Description

First floor plan for pavilion at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. Shows porch, living room, dining room, kitchen, store room, office and store, mens' and womens' rest rooms. Scale 1/4"" = 1'-0"". Dr. by M.B. Tr. by M.B. Sheet #2, Job #259.5. 5/5/24. File no. 15181-B.
Site Name: Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah)

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