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Architectural drawing of the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), Flamingo entrance and details, July 11, 1972

Date
1972-07-11
Description

Architectural plans for the Flamingo Road entrance of the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; F. Machicao, delineator; Taylor Construction Co.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-09-11

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Architectural drawing of the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), theatre seating layouts, September 11, 1972

Date
1972-09-11
Description

Architectural plans for the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas) from 1972. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; E. C. Garcia, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-09-11

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Photograph of the Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1950s-1960s

Date
1950 to 1969
Description
The Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), headliner theatre, September 11, 1972

Date
1972-09-11
Description

Elevations and typical railing details for the headliner theatre in the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Includes revisions and key plan. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-05-14

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), production theatre, September 11, 1972

Date
1972-09-11
Description

Elevations and detailed drawings of woodwork in the MGM Grand Hotel production theatre. Includes revisions, and key plan. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; A. S. Bautista, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-12-04

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas). casino elevations, bar lounge and baccarat, September 11, 1972

Date
1972-09-11
Description

Elevations and interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel casino bar lounge and baccarat. Includes key plan and revisions. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-04-13

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas). plan and elevations of casino area, September 11, 1972

Date
1972-09-11
Description

Interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972. Includes key plan and revisions. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-05-14

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), casino elevation, keno area, September 11, 1972

Date
1972-09-11
Description

Elevations and interior design details for the MGM Grand Hotel casino keno area. Also drawn by J. T. B. Includes key plan and revisions. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; R. Saxena, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1972-09-11

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Architectural drawing of MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas), headliner theatre elevations, September 11, 1972

Date
1972-09-11
Description

Elevatsions of the MGM Grand Hotel headliner theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1972. Includes revisions and key plan. Also drawn by J. T. B. Printed on mylar. The MGM Grand Hotel was sold to Bally's Corporation to become Bally's Las Vegas in 1985. Berton Charles Severson, architect; Brian Walter Webb, architect; C. L. Leviste, delineator; Taylor Construction Co., Interior Design Division.
Site Name: MGM Grand Hotel
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV

Latest Drawing Revision: 1973-05-14

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Stuart Mason oral history interview

Identifier
OH-01211
Abstract

Oral history interview with Stuart Mason conducted by Claytee White on November 09, 2006 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. Mason discusses his company, Taylor Construction, and gives an overview of the hotels the company has built and background information about them. He then describes moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to build Caesars Palace in 1964 and how the Civil Rights Movement impacted the construction scene. He then talks about old and new building projects, and the differences between being his own boss and working for someone else.

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