From 1949, when Lake Tahoe businesses were only open in the summer. There was a 30 year lease on the building that housed this casino but, after only 6 years, the lease was sold to Bill Harrah. That was Harrah's start at Lake Tahoe.

Here's the link:

http://community-2.webtv.net/Porkchop415/CHIPOFTHEDAY/

and if I knew which box to look in, I'd post a picture of the ashtray too!! Oh well, one day I'll come across it!