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Mark Davis reflects on his father’s legacy and love for Las Vegas

Mark Davis reflects on his father’s legacy and love for Las Vegas

July 6, 2025

[ad_1] Memories, and irony, floated through the air like cigar smoke on a recent humid summer night at the Eight Lounge. Raiders Owner Mark Davis was recounting how Las Vegas had long been in his…

Raiders mourn the passing of Steve Mortara

Raiders mourn the passing of Steve Mortara

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025

The Raiders Family mourns the passing of Steve Mortara, better known to fans everywhere as “Raider Mort.” A deeply passionate fan of the Silver and Black and a cherished part of the Raider Nation, Mort…

Flooding at Charleston Underpass, 1984

Flooding at Charleston Underpass, 1984

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025

[ad_1] FREE DRAFT BEER THE DAY IT RAINS Frankie’s Cocktails, 1712 W Charleston Blvd – June 27 & 29, 1984 The bar was opened by Frank August in ‘68, and has been known as Frankie’s…

Fremont & 3rd, September 1982. Red Garter Casino….

Fremont & 3rd, September 1982. Red Garter Casino….

July 5, 2025July 6, 2025

[ad_1] Fremont St, Las Vegas, July 1974. Fremont at Casino Center Blvd and 3rd St. Truck Turner plays at Fremont Theatre. Minsky’s ‘74 at Fremont Hotel. Golden Nugget, Binion’s Horseshoe, Red Garter Casino. One from…

Jean Auto Camp, Jean, Nevada – aka Pop’s Oasis,…

Jean Auto Camp, Jean, Nevada – aka Pop’s Oasis,…

July 4, 2025July 6, 2025

[ad_1] ALT Jean Auto Camp, Jean, Nevada – aka Pop’s Oasis, 1930s-1980s. Postcard by Oakes Vegas Studio c. ‘37, courtesy of Peter Simon. The area was first known as Goodsprings Junction, a connection for the…

Caesars Palace, July 4, 1975, After the flood

Caesars Palace, July 4, 1975, After the flood

July 3, 2025July 6, 2025

    Caesars Palace, July 4, 1975 – After the flood. Fayle Photographs (PH-00113), UNLV Special Collections, via Neon Bible Keep reading   Source link

Atomic Test, Nevada Test Site, March 17, 1953….

Atomic Test, Nevada Test Site, March 17, 1953….

July 2, 2025July 6, 2025

  Atomic blast, Nevada Test Site, November 1951 “From 55 miles away another of last week’s atomic explosions looks like a gigantic, blindingly brilliant candle standing on distant Frenchman Flat. The photograph was made from…

Sands, December 1957 Singing star Dean Martin,…

Sands, December 1957 Singing star Dean Martin,…

July 1, 2025July 6, 2025

  Sands, December 1967 Sammy Davis Jr, Bob Melvin in the Copa Room. Louis Prima, Gia Maione, Sam Butera & the Witnesses, Sands Playmates, and Gary Crosby in the lounge. This lineup played the last…

Flamingo Hotel, Day Before Death Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel

Flamingo Hotel, Day Before Death Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel

June 30, 2025July 6, 2025

  (Copyright 1947 by News Syndicate Co. Inc.) Bugsy Siegel has he relaxed at his Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev., the day before his death. There are no known photos of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel in…

Horseshoe goes neon, In 1961, Golden Nugget…

Horseshoe goes neon, In 1961, Golden Nugget…

June 29, 2025July 6, 2025

  Horseshoe goes neon, 1961 In 1961, Golden Nugget and Horseshoe each covered their buildings in an exterior of metal framework, neon tubing, and lights that redefining the look of downtown Las Vegas. Young Electric…

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