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Photograph of the Gay Nineties Bar and stagecoach at the Last Frontier Village (Las Vegas), 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description

The Gay Nineties Bar and the stagecoach used to pick up guests at the Last Frontier Village at the New Frontier 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: Frontier
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of "Glitter Gulch'' at night (Las Vegas), circa 1960s

Date
1960 to 1969
Description

Nighttime view of Fremont Street (also known as "Glitter Gulch" because of its many neon lights), featuring the Las Vegas Club, Hotel Sal Sagev, the Overland Hotel, Hotel Fremont, the Mint Hotel, the Pioneer Club, the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, and the famous Vegas Vic neon sign. This area is currently part of the Fremont Street Experience.
Site Name: Fremont Street
Address: Fremont street, Las Vegas, NV

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Photograph of the Union Plaza a month after opening (Las Vegas), 1971

Date
1971-08-03
Description

View of the newly completed Union Plaza. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial view of the completed Union Plaza Hotel & Casino. The Las Vegas freeway and Union Pacific Railroad in the background. Aug. 3, 1971." Stamped on original: "Union Pacific Photo Division - Public Relations. 5480 Ferguson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90022. Aug 3 1971"
Site Name: Union Plaza
Address: 1 South Main Street

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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 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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Miscellaneous scenes in California and Hawaii: postcard

Date
1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Description
Out-of-State miscellaneous postcards of scenes in California and Hawaii.

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The Gateway to Las Vegas from Boulder City, image 002: photographic print

Date
1930 to 1939
Description
Fremont Street decorated for Helldorado celebration, 1930's (This photo gives an excellent close-up of the "Welcome to Las Vegas: the gateway to Boulder Dam" arch). Inscription with the image reads, "The arch was built to welcome Sectratary of the Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur to Las Vegas. He came to town for the ceremony of driving to the silver spike for the railroad branch from Las Vegas to Boulder City, September 17, 1930. Governor Balzar declared to carry spectators and notables to Braken, juction 7 miles south of Las Vegas on the SLC-LA line. "

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Film strip of individuals or Hoover Dam construction, image 013: photographic print

Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1939 (year approximate)
Description
This photograph has three images. The first one (0272_0093) is an upside-down picture that reads, "York, nice friend with a car. We would drive around and take some pictures." The second one (0272_0092) shows John Kizziar (left) and York (right). The third image (0272_0091) is a picture of John T. Kizziar.

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Marlon Tinana and the Mariposa Café float: photographic print

Date
1997-05-10
Description
Gay Pride 1997. First annual parade; lining up behind Flex Lounge at Charleston Boulevard and Arville. Marlon Tinana and the Mariposa Café float. (5-10-97)

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Las Vegas Bugle float in the Gay Pride parade: photographic print

Date
1997-05-10
Description
Gay Pride 1997 (Dennis McBride, photographer) Gay Pride parade; lining up behind Flex Lounge. Las Vegas Bugle float.

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