Description: An original photo from a 1951 vacation album of a woman named Dorothy W French. Likely one of a kind.Type & Size: A 3x3.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good to fair vintage condition. The photograph depicts the exterior of the Club Cal-Neva, a well-known casino located in Reno, Nevada. Visible is the prominent signage for gaming, advertising games like bingo, craps, and roulette. The scene captures a bustling street view from 1951, with classic cars and a taxi for "Central Taxi" parked outside the casino.Club Cal-Neva has been a fixture in Reno's casino culture since its opening in the 1940s. Known for offering a wide range of gambling options, it became a popular destination for tourists and gamblers alike. During the 1950s, Reno was considered the "Biggest Little City in the World," famous for its casinos and quickie divorces. Club Cal-Neva contributed to this vibrant and somewhat infamous reputation.Visible text on the image includes signage for "Club Cal-Neva," "Gaming Hall," and a taxi labeled "Central Taxi." There are no known famous individuals identified in the photo.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-08T07:49:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: casino, taxi, gambling, street view, signage
Theme: architecture, cities & towns, history, travel
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1951
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
