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Photograph of Bertha Cooper, Tanya the Elephant, Joyce Sarno and Heidi Sarno at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 1971

Date
1971-02
Description
Bertha Cooper (Joyce Sarno's mother), Joyce Sarno, and Heidi Sarno (age 4) pose with Tanya the Elephant, at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Betty Brandwynne, Bertha and Jack Cooper, and Joyce Sarno at the opening costume ball at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada, October 1968

Date
1968-10
Description
L-R: Betty Brandwynne, Bertha and Jack Cooper (Joyce Sarno's parents) and Joyce Sarno, all in costume at the opening ball at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Aerial photograph of Circus Circus at night, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1975

Date
1972 to 1979
Description
Night view of Circus Circus Casino and Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. The casino and "big top" opened in 1968, the hotel tower was added in 1972. Slots-A-Fun Casino, which opened in 1971, is seen immediately to the south (left) of Circus Circus. Site Name: Circus Circus (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Caesars Palace and Flamingo Hotel marquee, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1966-1969

Date
1966 to 1969
Description
The Flamingo Hotel and Casino seen from the Caesars Palace parking lot, Las Vegas, Nevada. The marquees of both hotels are seen, and part of the original Caesars Palace building is seen. Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino (Las Vegas, Nev.); Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, circa 1967

Date
1966 to 1969
Description
Exterior of Caesars Palace, showing the entrance fountain, Las Vegas, Nevada. A replica of the Winged Victory of Samothrace sculpture is visible at the end of the fountain. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Caesars Palace convention area, Las Vegas, 1966-1969

Date
1966 to 1969
Description
Panoramic view of Caesars Palace convention or meeting center during set-up, showing tables, a portable bar, the carpet and ceiling fixtures. A truck, a moving van, an elevated work platform and a helicopter are inside. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of Las Vegas Boulevard, south of the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 2, 1965

Date
1965-05-02
Description
Las Vegas Boulevard looking north towards the Caesars Palace construction site, across from the Flamingo Hotel. A Coppertone sun tan lotion billboard is seen in the foreground. Construction on the Sands Hotel circular tower can be seen in the distance. Street Address: Las Vegas Boulevard

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Photograph of the Dunes Hotel and Casino seen from the Caesars Palace construction site, Las Vegas, Nevada, May 9, 1965

Date
1965-05-09
Description
The Dunes Hotel and Casino seen from the Caesars Palace construction site in Las Vegas, Nevada, where stakes have been laid and digging has started.

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Cohen, Burton M., 1923-2014

Burton Cohen (1923-2014) was a casino executive in Las Vegas, Nevada who held management positions at iconic Strip properties such as the Frontier, Desert Inn, Flamingo, Caesars Palace, Thunderbird, and Dunes. Cohen grew up in Miami, Florida where he graduated from the University of Florida. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps and trained as a pilot. After returning to the United States he enrolled at the University of Miami and earned a law degree in 1948.

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Cohen, Burton

Burton Cohen (1923-2014) was a casino executive in Las Vegas, Nevada who held management positions at iconic Strip properties such as the Frontier, Desert Inn, Flamingo, Caesars Palace, Thunderbird, and Dunes. Cohen grew up in Miami, Florida where he graduated from the University of Florida. During World War II he served in the Army Air Corps and trained as a pilot. After returning to the United States he enrolled at the University of Miami and earned a law degree in 1948.

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