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Photograph of six Minsky's cast members at the Aladdin, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1968-1973

Date
1968 to 1973
Description
Five showgirls in bikini-style costumes with tassels and black feathered headdresses and one male dancer posing on stage. The Aladdin opened on April 1, 1966 and closed on November 25, 1997, and was imploded on 7:30pm, on April 27, 1998, except for the Aladdin Theatre to make way for the construction of an entirely new casino. The new Aladdin was scheduled to reopen on August 17, 2000, at 6:00 p.m. The opening was delayed while the Clark County building inspector completed its fire safety testing. Another delay was caused by last-minute repairs to the casino surveillance system. The new Aladdin finally opened the next day at 7:45 a.m. The casino was sold in bankruptcy on June 20, 2003 to a partnership of Planet Hollywood and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide. Renovations were carried out in stages, allowing the resort to remain open throughout. The retail space formerly known as "The Desert Passage" was converted into the Hollywood-themed "Miracle Mile Shops" and the theatre formerly known as the "Aladdin Theatre" was converted into "The AXIS". After the casino was renovated, it was reopened as "Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino" on April 17, 2007. Site Name: Aladdin Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3667 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Photograph of Las Vegas Valley Water District, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1959

Date
1959
Description
Las Vegas Valley Water District officials stand together in front of a map of the city. Identified from left to right: Maurice Gedance, secretary; Harvey Luce, incoming president; George Ullom, outgoing president; Leonard Fayle, vice- president; William R. Renshaw, general manager. (c. 1959)

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Photograph of people posing for picture, October 14, 1980

Date
1980-10-14
Description
Standing from left to right, Maurice Gedance; Bert Leavitt; R.J. "Dick" Ronzone; Manny Cortez; Ron Lurie; John Cahlan; Rodger Hall; Larry Farnsworth. Seated, from left to right, Thalia Dondero; Joseph Foley; George Ullom; Paul Zimmerman; Leonard Fayle.

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Menu from Bacchanal (restaurant) at Caesars Palace, January 28, 1968

Date
1968-01-28
Description

Hand-written menu for the Bacchanal restaurant at Caesars Palace for January 28, 1968, includes hors d'ouevres, soup, fish, entrees, salad and dessert.

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