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Tag Archives: Nevada
Big Hair, Big Shoes 1960s
This wonderful photo was sent to me by Nann Hilyard, who has made several contributions to the blog. Although the Silver Slipper has now relocated to Missouri, in the 1960s it was a major attraction on the Los Vegas strip. … Continue reading
New Year’s Eve, 1967
Where did the tradition of funny hats on New Year’s Eve come from? This shot of the the Hallberg family (from left to right–son, son’s wife, mother, father) shows that they endorse the idea enthusiastically. They all wear hats–and they … Continue reading