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Title

Casino Architecture Wars: A History of How Las Vegas Developers Compete with Architectural Design

Authors

Stephen Al, University of PennsylvaniaFollow

Document Type

Podcast

Publication Date

5-15-2014

Publisher

UNLV Center for Gaming Research

Abstract

In this May 15 Gaming Research Colloquium talk, Al explores how various architectural aspects of Las Vegas Strip casino complexes have evolved – including architectural typology, signage, porte-cocheres, atriums and pools – from 1941 until today.

Keywords

Architecture; Atriums; Casinos; Local history; Nevada--Las Vegas; Signs and signboards; Swimming pools

Disciplines

Architecture | Gaming and Casino Operations Management

File Format

mp3

File Size

52.832 KB

Run Time

00:56:19

Streaming Media

Language

English

Comments

mp3 Audio file size: 51.6 megabytes

Repository Citation

Al, S. (2014). Casino Architecture Wars: A History of How Las Vegas Developers Compete with Architectural Design.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/gaming_podcasts/61