Beldon Katleman is president of the hotel (RJ 2/22/51) some time after inheriting El Ranco Inc. 1950, Sep: road sign opposite from the resort changed from a billboard to the neon arrow. Leased to different groups over the next five years.
1943: Hotel bought by Conrad Hilton, Joe Drown (RJ 6/22/43). 1941, Nov: New wing with rooms and KENO (AM) station (11/22/41). Hull, Hull Hotel Corp, owner and builder bought 66 acres for $5000 from the LSJ Hunt estate in 1939 or 1940 (RJ 10/25/40, RJ 3/3/86). LAS VEGAS FESTIVAL GROUNDS / HILTON GRANDġ941-1960: El Rancho Vegas | 2720 Hwy 91 | T. Prior to 1959, S Las Vegas Blvd was South 5th St / U.S.
Index of every casino, hotel, motel, club and landmark on the Strip, listed by property, north to south.
