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- Star-shaped Sign, "Sh-h-h! Our Guest is..." 1958-1970 - Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with ways to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Signs hung outside on the door alerted staff to guests' needs. This clever sign not only told staff the occupant was sleeping ("Stardusting"), but promoted name recognition of the Stardust Hotel with the guest.
- 1958-1970
- Collections - Artifact
Star-shaped Sign, "Sh-h-h! Our Guest is..." 1958-1970
Most weary travelers want peace and quiet when staying at a hotel, motel or inn. In the mid-20th century -- just like today -- proprietors provided guests with ways to help make their stay pleasant and restful. Signs hung outside on the door alerted staff to guests' needs. This clever sign not only told staff the occupant was sleeping ("Stardusting"), but promoted name recognition of the Stardust Hotel with the guest.
- Pennant, "Las Vegas, Nev.," 1946-1965 - Tourists purchase souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant depicts the hotels, flashing lights and casinos along the Las Vegas strip. With a little luck, visitors could have come back with more than a simple, inexpensive pennant.
- 1946-1965
- Collections - Artifact
Pennant, "Las Vegas, Nev.," 1946-1965
Tourists purchase souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. This pennant depicts the hotels, flashing lights and casinos along the Las Vegas strip. With a little luck, visitors could have come back with more than a simple, inexpensive pennant.
- Belle Isle Casino, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1910 - The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- circa 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Belle Isle Casino, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1910
The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan - The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- 1908-1910
- Collections - Artifact
Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan
The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- Cedar Hill and Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan - The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- 1910-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Cedar Hill and Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan
The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- "Atomic Bomb Blasts, Actual Pictures," Courtesy Benny Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1954 -
- April 01, 1954
- Collections - Artifact
"Atomic Bomb Blasts, Actual Pictures," Courtesy Benny Binion's Horseshoe Club, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1954
- Sign, "The Sand-Man Says Sh-h-h-h...," 1952-1958 - Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- 1952-1958
- Collections - Artifact
Sign, "The Sand-Man Says Sh-h-h-h...," 1952-1958
Like today, proprietors of mid-20th century hotels, motels and inns provided "Do Not Disturb" signs for weary travelers who wanted a restful stay. Guests placed the sign outside on their door to alert staff to please be quiet and not enter the room. This sign even included instructions that guests could use to stop unwanted telegrams or telephone calls.
- Cedar Hill and Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan - The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.
- 1910-1920
- Collections - Artifact
Cedar Hill and Casino, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan
The Belle Isle Casino in Detroit, Michigan is not used for gambling; instead, it is an event space, reflecting the word's original definition: "a public room." The current Belle Isle Casino opened in 1908 and served as a popular destination for gathering, dancing, and dining throughout the first half of the twentieth century.