#55 HWY

[zekkopunks]

this was such an eventful winter break <- didn’t do anything

[vintagelasvegas]

Sands, December 1952

SANDS HOTEL & CASINO: TIMELINE

'46: Kit Carson Club opened by H. Bynum, D. Anderson, G. Frisbee on US Hwy 91 outside of Las Vegas, adjacent to Kit Carson Motel. The club will later become LaRue nightclub, then the Garden Room of the Sands Hotel.

'50: Kit Carson Club reopened as LaRue nightclub opened by Billy Wilkerson, Nola Hahn, 12/23/50.

'51: LaRue closed by summer. Mack Kufferman buys LaRue, and hires architect Wayne McAllister to build around the existing club. Kuffman and partners apply for gaming license. The project is called Sands by 12/51.

'52: Kufferman gaming license denied in Apr., sells to Jake Freedman (RG 4/9/52, RG 6/13/52). Partners running the Sands are B. Barron, E. Levinson (casino manager), S. Wyman, J. Entratter (showroom & restaurants). Hidden partners are believed to include J. Stacher, M. Lansky. Sands road sign designed by McAllister, built by YESCO. Sands opens 12/15/52 with 200 rooms in five buildings arranged in Y-shaped layout. The guest wings are named after race tracks: Arlington Park, Belmont Park, Haileah, Rockingham Park, Santa Anita. Three other wings of equal size were added circa ’53-54 (two were named Churchill Downs, Hollywood Park), another by ’58, and larger wing by ’60. The total room count in ’60 was 465.

'53: Frank Sinatra plays his first engagement at the Sands and becomes two percent owner in Oct; Carl Cohen joins the Sands as shareholder and casino manager in Oct.

'54: Sign modification: Second reader board added below the main board, Feb or earlier. Antonio Morelli joins the Sands as musical director for the Copa in Jul.

'55: Sands partners assume control of the Dunes in Sep. They sell the Dunes in four months later.

'58: Jake Freedman dies 1/19/58; Jack Entratter becomes Sands president.

'59: Sign modification: Attraction board attached to the sign, Feb or earlier. Baccarat begins at the Sands.

'60: Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop (the "Rat Pack") are first billed together in the Copa in Jan-Feb. during the filming of Ocean's 11. Senator John F. Kennedy visits during the Democratic primary campaign.

'63: Opening of Aqueduct hotel wing (83 rm) in Apr. Julius Gabrielle, architect (RJ 4/28/63). Sinatra surrenders ownership 10/7/63.

'64: Sands acquires the former Kit Carson Motel; Belmont and Arlington buildings (base of the Y) moved southward to accommodate construction of a hotel tower.

'65: Second sign in Aug; tower completed late in the year and officially opened Jan. ’66. Martin Stern Jr, architect.

'67: Howard Hughes buys the Sands, 7/23/67. Sinatra leaves his Sands residency after confrontation with Cohen, 9/11/67.

'69: Dean Martin leaves Sands to join Riviera.

'71: Entratter dies, 3/8/71.

'73: Cohen leaves the Sands, Jan. '73.

'80: Inns of America buys the Sands from Hughes heirs Summa Corp in Oct.

'82: Third sign, new porte-cochère, marking the completion of remodeling effort including new Copa room, 1/15/82.

'83: Summa Corp reassumes control of the Sands, 4/5/83.

'88: Kirk Kerkorian buys the Sands in Jan. Kerkorian sells to Interface Group led by Sheldon Addison in Apr.

'90: Sands Expo and Convention Center opens.

'94: Remodeling of the casino.

'96: Sands closes 6/30/96. Tower demolished 11/26/96.

Photos of the Sands

Sources include David G. Schwartz. At the Sands: The Casino That Shaped Classic Las Vegas, Brought the Rat Pack Together, and Went Out With a Bang. December 1952 photo courtesy of Slidetreasurehunt.

Construction of the sign, 1952. The pylon sign pedestal was 56’ high, 21’ wide, with the S at 34’ tall. Design by Wayne McAllister, fabricated and installed by Young Electric Sign Co. Photo: YESCO Corporate Records (MS-00403), UNLV Special Collections & Archives.

Opens Dec 15. Danny Thomas, Connie Rusell, Lou Wills Jr, Ray Sinatra Orchestra. Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, 0007-0345.

Aerial view of Kit Carson Motel and the Sands, '62

[chairspotting-mn]

Under the hwy 62/55 mendota bridge that crosses the Minnesota River! courtesy of my friend ^^

[trivialbob]

Early this morning Sheila and I left our hotel. I dropped her off with a group of people she’s in a pickleball tournament with this week. Then I went home.

We drove her car, because it’s more efficient than my truck, much easier to park, and has heated seats. I looked forward to the two-hour drive home alone. Road trips are fun.

It was cold, dark, and rainy. 32°F and rain can be troublesome, but salt trucks were out. Highways weren’t bad. I flipped around various satellite radio stations (comedy, some Howard Stern, 70s, and 80s channels mostly). Instead of driving I-94 I took the not much longer Hwy 55 route, just to see different things on the way home.

The Subaru had plenty of gas to get me home non-stop. However, I love visiting Kwik Trip stores. There aren’t any close to home. KT employees are always as nice as Trader Joe’s or Chick-fil-A people. I feel good there.

I stopped at this station to top off the tank anyway and buy some food. Their steaks and chops are priced nicely and have never disappointed me. In addition to those things I also picked up a prepared dinner of meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Of course I grabbed something hot to eat on the road too.

It’s very gray out this morning. Most cars automatic headlights and taillights were activated. I don’t understand people who drive modern vehicles and turn off that feature, then go around being hard to see in the dark. When I learned to drive, if you didn’t turn on your headlights you couldn’t see the speedometer. Now the electronic speedos are lit all the time. So I always make sure the little green headlight symbol appears at night.

Federal holiday, so no work today. Too wet outside to go to the dog park. I think the dogs and I are going to take a wonderful nap.

[hungerpunch]

the long slog home

hwy 55 thru missouri and illinois is the most boring stretch of highway in the nation i think and i had to do it on 3.5 hrs of sleep, physically exhausted. i listened to so much music that i found the perfect alternating sequence of banks tove lo banks tove lo songs to describe my relationship with my first girlfriend. kb asked me to come out for them to my mom this morning so i did and she literally didn't skip a beat. i saw a rainbow during pride month after having my spouse affirmed so perfectly by my mom so i had to take a pic at 85 mph. i shaved 30 mins off my drive time just to lose it by hitting collision traffic 2 miles from home. i am home. munch greeted me with lots of snuggles and kisses. i have meetings all day tomorrow. the universe gives and takes and i am okay with the balance i was dealt today.

[jwong2000]

Ride Report - Cogswell Dam Ride

55 miles, 4:15 moving time, 3,241 ft ascent Lynda, Trevor, John, Paul G, Paul M, Ahmed, Mike W, Gregg D., Marisa, Joe Perfect Fall Day in SoCal. Sunny cool morning, deep blue skies. Mile 0: Start from Sierra Madre Starbucks. Mile 8: Pick up at Encanto Park Duarte Mile 10: San Gabriel River Trail North. End. Keep on Hwy 39, Azusa Canyon. Light head winds. Sun was a bit lower in the…

[rabbitcruiser]

Hwy 128 Colorado River Scenic Byway, UT (No. 12)

Traveling 34 miles (55 km) west of Dinosaur, Colorado, the Dinosaur Diamond encounters the small city of Vernal, Utah. Vernal borders the western end of the Dinosaur National Monument; other notable attractions nearby include Steinaker State Park, Red Fleet State Park, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, and the Ashley National Forest.

Continuing along the Dinosaur Diamond, US 40 and US 191 converge within Vernal, heading west for 30 miles (48 km) to the city of Roosevelt. Roosevelt is located on the edge of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. Heading 29 miles (47 km) to the west is the county seat of Duchesne, located within the reservation. Nearby Duchesne are Starvation State Park and Kings Peak (the highest point in Utah), which is part of the Uinta Mountain range. The Uinta Mountains are one of the few mountain ranges in the contiguous United States which run east–west, and are the highest range to do so.

Within Duchesne, US 40 and US 191 diverge, and the DD continues 55 miles (89 km) south along US 191 over an unnamed mountain pass, through the small town of Helper, and into the larger city of Price. The numerous attractions surrounding Price include College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, Manti-La Sal National Forest, Huntington Lake State Park, Scofield State Park, and Ninemile Canyon which features numerous petroglyphs. Also nearby is the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, a prehistoric mud trap which claims to be the densest concentration of Jurassic dinosaur fossils in the world.

Traveling 63 miles (101 km) southeast along US 191, the DD encounters the city of Green River. Notable features surrounding Green River include the San Rafael Swell, Green River State Park, and Goblin Valley State Park. Also nearby is Crystal Geyser, a rare (but man-made) cold water geyser caused by the expansion of carbonized "soda pop" water within. Within Green River, US 191 converges with I-70 for a short while and diverges again, south towards the city of Moab, 55 miles (89 km) from Green River.

Just south of the junction of US 191 and SR-128, the city of Moab features a number of nearby attractions. Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park, and the Newspaper Rock and Potash Road petroglyphs.

Leaving Moab, the DD continues north along SR-128 to its terminus with I-70 in Cisco. Traveling east along I-70, before completing the "diamond" back in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Source: Wikipedia

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The Old Salem Post

Our  Local Tamassee-Salem SC Area News each Monday except holidays          Contact: theoldsalempost@gmail.com                                                    Distributed to local businesses, town hall, library.                                             Volume 7 Issue 5                                                                                                  Week of December 19,  2022                https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/oldsalempost-blog                                                         Lynne Martin Publishing

EDITOR:  This will be the closing issue of Old Salem Post for the 2022 year. Our staff will enjoy the next two Mondays for the holidays and will be refreshed to see what 2023 has in store.  The older I get the faster it goes.  And, I have a lot I would like to accomplish in the New Year! Lord Willing!  I hope and pray you and your family have wonderful moments together. Cherish the time!   LRMartin                                                                                  

TOWN OF SALEM: We will close Dec 21, at 12noon until Dec 28, 8am.   *Downtown Market every Sat. 8am-12pm.  Place a memory ornament for your loved ones  on the Town tree all month long.  Next Town Council meeting Jan 17, 2023.                                              

.                                            ASHTON RECALLS        By Ashton Hester                COMMUNITY WELL SERVED RURAL SALEM RESIDENTS - (Last week I posted  a story written by Doris Rogers in 1977 regarding the death of Erby Bennett's mule, which he had owned for 40 years. Following is another story by Doris, in which Mr. Bennett was also involved. It was in the January 12, 1977 issue of the Keowee Courier. Due to its length, I am only posting half of the story this week and will post the second half next week). . .Days were lazy back then, especially summer days. . .Early in the morning on those summer days people of the Fall Creek community above Salem came to the community well to get their water for the day. Water to drink, water to cook with, for washing clothes, cars, for bathing and for watering the animals. . .And as they waited their turn at the windlass, the people dreamed and shared their hopes for the future. . .In 1935 this well was dug by the three Bennett boys, Vondiver, Erby and Oliver, and their friend Tommy Hancock. By hand, with picks, shovels, ropes and buckets, they worked their way down 55 feet to what was and still is the best-tasting water in the area. . .Over the years 15 families have been serviced by the community well--eight families at one time--which still has the original windlass. There in Bennettsville, Route 2, Salem, stands the provider and old friend, which now has a new cement-block box. . .Several times new residents wanted to put pumps into the well to prevent walking and carrying their buckets of water, but the two older Bennett men wouldn't allow it. Their reasoning was that unequal consumption would result in unfair advantages and would eventually leave the well dry. . .TO BE CONCLUDED NEXT WEEK      

JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY,(JVBC)& COFFEE SHOP13412 N Hwy 11 Open WED-BLUE GRASS JAM 6:30pm-9pm –THURS:  OLD TIME JAM.   Fri–8am-9.  Call 864-873-0048    CLOSED  Sat and Sun :  CLOSED CHRISTMAS EVE and CHRISTMAS DAY.  MERRY CHRISTMAS!

ADVENT SEASON: The 4th Advent Candle was lit on Sunday: The candle of Peace for all mankind.   On Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the white center candle of Christ will be lit to welcome the Christ Child, Emanuel, God with us.  

SHARING:  Recently, I stood on my porch and looked at some maple trees I planted, from one gallon cans.  They are huge now.  Mixed with them now are oaks, pines, cedars and dogwoods.  All of the trees have a foliage that is green, but different shades of green depending on the season. We must take time during our busy lives and enjoy the wonders of Nature, God created.  Let us be thankful during this time as we celebrate the arrival of Jesus Christ,            AMARTIN    

O HOLY NIGHT:   The beloved Christmas song “O Holy Night” was banned from churches in 1847 because the poem was written by an atheist and French poet, Placide Cappeau, and composed by a Jew, Adolphe Adam.  Imagine the feelings you would never have experienced if that song of unity and serenity of Christ’s birth had never been heard.  The story is told in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, a French soldier started singing “O Holy Night” on Christmas Eve. In the middle of battle, the soldier stood up, unarmed from his trench and faced the Germans as he began singing the hymn. Germans in return sang a carol of their own language. The war ceased for 24 hours, and soldiers from both camps celebrated Christmas before returning to battle.  Since 1933 the cherished hymn has gained wide acceptance.                                    

JOTTINGS BY JEANNIE:  Wreaths Across America; Remember, HONOR, TEACH  After your family has enjoyed opening presents and savoring the holiday meal take a stroll through Salem United Methodist's cemetery. This year we are honoring our veterans by decorating their graves with Maine-grown Balsam Wreaths decorated with red velvet bows. Debbie Kimbrell, Patsy Earnhardt and I have been working on this project since August. As the wreaths are being placed on graves, I have the honor of reading the veterans names, ensuring that their legacy of duty, service, and sacrifice  is never forgotten. You Queens of Isaqueena! You Kings of Keowee! Wishing you JOY at Christmas and Always! MIZ JEANNIE                                                                                     

 EAGLES NEST ART CENTER , 501c3, 4 Eagle Lane, Salem                                                                                                                                                              Christmas Gift Idea:  Name a Seat in the Eagles Nest Auditorium is now open to the general public and community.  Single person, $200, Family or couples, $250.  Contact eaglesnestartcenter@gmail.com or Darlene 864-710-8758.  Let ENAC hang a Memory Ornament for you on the Tree Downtown Salem for $10.    Or, give a donation to honor or in memory of a loved one.                                    STRING LESSONS?: $10 each group class. Contact  eaglesnestartcenter@gmail.com or 864-280-1258.   Give a  Gift of Music!          ENAC REGULAR meeting Monday, January 2, 2023  at 5pm.                              UPCOMING PERFORMANCES IN 2023:                                                              MOUNTAIN FAITH BAND:  ENAC welcomes this family Bluegrass/Gospel band from Sylvia, N.C.  On JAN.14 at 7PM TICKETS $20   Available at the Town of Salem or call 864-280-1258.                                                        

 OCONEE MOUNTAIN OPRY JAN. 21 TICKETS $10.                                                                                                               

WOMEN ENCOURAGING WOMEN: FEB. 21 1PM-4PM  A Love Offering will be taken.  * This is a wonderful event for our local churches to help sponsor. *

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A COAT OR SOCKS?   Call Missy at  864-944-8732        Community Food Bank through local churches. No one should be hungry for food or love:  Contact Teresa and James Barker  at 944-0258                          

GOLDEN CORNER FOOD PANTRY:  Tamassee-Salem mobile food pantry.  Pick up at Salem First Baptist Church second Saturday each month.  10am-12pm .  Anyone on EBT ( food stamps) will automatically apply.  Call for more information  the Golden Corner Food Pantry 864-882-3610.                                        

WEDDINGS AT TAMASSEE:  BRIDE-TO-BE TEA PARTY.  TOUR OUR VENUE OPTIONS.  VISIT WITH WEDDING VENDORS.  REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.  SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023 3PM-5PM, SOUTH CAROLINA COTTAGE.  COST $10 BRIDE AND 1 GUEST.  REGISTER BY CALLING 864-944-1390                                                                              

Christmas Gift Ideas:  Give your burdens to God.  Then give  lots of Love, Hugs and Smiles so they can be returned anytime!    

                                                                                                                             Check on your neighbor!  Stay warm!         LRM                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

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Rosabelle Legree Cleroux by Cheryl Cleroux Claire Deforge 

Rosabelle Legree Cleroux Text and Photos Birth1925 Clay Bank, Renfrew County, Ontario, CanadaDeath1981 (aged 55–56)Burial Saint John’s Anglican Cemetery She is buried at Anglican church cemetery (I believe the church lot is up for sale) hwy 7 and turnoff going the backwards to Lanark.. between carleton place and perth The Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • Fri, Jul 10, 1981Page…

[vintagelasvegas]

Rancho Del Rey, 3933 Hwy 91, opened in 1952, was among the first generation of motels on the Las Vegas Strip south of the Flamingo.

Little is known of the 40-unit motel's origin. William L. Stangler was the owner in the mid 50s. “Rancho” was dropped from the name circa '57/58, and the former road sign was moved to the building over the pool with altered lettering.

The motel's original out-of-sequence address was later re-designated as 3763 Las Vegas Blvd S. The motel was demolished Jan. '89, and replaced with Martinique Mall.

Photos of Del Rey Motel ('52-'89)

Most of these postcards and photos are undated. 5/55 snapshot from Dennis Connolly. The last slide scan in this set is from Mark Susina.

[miwisconsin]

Operación dejó múltiples infracciones en Beltline Hwy

Durante más de un mes, las autoridades desplegaron un plan para supervisar y realizar patrullajes especiales donde se multó a varios infractores.   Más de 1.400 citaciones, advertencias e infracciones se produjeron en Madison Betline este verano, luego de un operativo que desplegó la Patrulla Estatal de Wisconsin con el propósito de prevenir conductas peligrosas que pueden desencadenar accidentalidad, lesiones graves y leves. La Betline de Madison es una avenida principal en la capital de Wisconsin que conecta varias vía urbanas y suburbanas en el sur del estado, los operativos de seguridad en zona iniciaron desde el mes de abril y se desarrollaron durante 50 días, tiempo en el que fue posible identificar conductores que infractores de algunas condiciones básicas como el exceso de velocidad. En esta avenida, el límite de velocidad es de 55 millas por hora, sin embargo, hay personas que exceden el tope y han llegado hasta las 80 millas. De hecho, personas que transitan por la zona, se quejan de su alta peligrosidad. “Conduzco por la línea de circunvalación en un semirremolque. Muchos conductores conducen como si estuvieran en la autopista. Es hora de instalar cámaras de velocidad automáticas y hacer que la gente reduzca la velocidad. No hay suficientes agentes para patrullar esa carretera dado el gran volumen de tráfico y la cantidad de personas que no respetan los límites de velocidad, como lo muestran los resultados indicados”, manifestó Gordon Wold en las redes sociales del Departamento de Transporte de Wisconsin (DOT por sus siglas en inglés). Además de detectar excesos de velocidad, los cuales propician mayor accidentalidad, las autoridades detectaron 30 persona conduciendo en estado de embriaguez, motivo por el que también fueron sancionados. Al respecto, la secretaria del DOT Kristina Boardman, manifestó que “la eficacia de estas mejoras depende de los esfuerzos de todos los que están en la carretera para ser conscientes de las normas. Instamos a los conductores a respetar el límite de velocidad, a pasar a un lado para que pasen los primeros intervinientes, a prestar atención y a ser corteses con los demás en la carretera”. La Patrulla Estatal de Wisconsin sugirió algunas recomendaciones elementales a tener en cuenta como conducir sobrio, abrocharse el cinturón, no distraerse con dispositivos móviles, conducir con cortesía y no exceder los límites de velocidad. Al respecto, el superintendente de la Patrulla Estatal de Wisconsin Timothy Carnahan dijo que “cada parada de tráfico es una oportunidad para educar a los automovilistas. La conducción arriesgada es una amenaza grave para la seguridad de todos en la carretera y a lo largo de ella. Estas patrullas especiales de cumplimiento nos permiten aumentar nuestros esfuerzos para prevenir conductas que ponen en peligro a los conductores y a otras personas en la carretera”. FUENTES: DMV Read the full article

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UPDATE: Motorcycle driver dies days after Lincoln County crash

An update on a serious crash that happened Wednesday in Lincoln County:

Wausau Pilot & Review A 55-year-old Oklahoma man died Thursday in Madison, two days after a Lincoln County crash that left two other people injured. The crash was reported just after noon on Tuesday, June 18 at the intersection of County Hwy. K and County Hwy. Q in the town of Scott, according to Lincoln County officials. The crash involved a motorcycle and a minivan. Police say the…

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Husband and Wife from Whitwell Die in Tragic Car Crash on Sunday

Photo from the funeral home. According to reports, Whitwell residents 55-year-old Dwight Vandergriff and 58-year-old Barbara Vandergriff died in a head-on crash on Highway 108 north of Whitwell on Sunday. The roadway was closed after the accident took place on Sunday morning. Hwy 108 was not reopened for several hours while emergency crews cleared and investigated the scene. The Tennessee Highway…

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[st0nn1]

hwy!!

2day I’m takin’ rest. i will do my workouts in evening,bcs i choosed sleep instead my sport.

I’m always wakes up in 6:55 AM,but 2day I’m waked up in 7:30,bcs i still was so sleep.

aaaaandddd i found a new workout for arms,and i do it for 2 days,there’s no difference between before and after,but I’m not give up

🩷

[thesoulofmiami]

Hit Documentary Stars The Immediate Family Live Performance at Sport Of Kings Theater 2/28/24

Hit Documentary Stars The Immediate Family Live Performance at Sport Of Kings Theater Wednesday, 02/28/2024-, 07:30 pm-10:00 pm Gulfstream Park 901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, Florida, 33009 Website Cost: 35 – 55 Subject of a hit documentary garnering rave reviews, The Immediate Family is a unique group of legendary musicians who have played together for decades but never as their own band.…