Old map connects Caesars, Harrison history - 2004-01-06
Fred Griffin had a feeling that if he gave Caesars Indiana a crumbling old map that he'd kept for 74 years, the casino might do something to preserve it.

He was right. In fact, the casino ended up spending $10,000 to restore and frame the 1860 map of Harrison County.

And yesterday, in a brief presentation at the Old Capitol in downtown Corydon, Caesars executives gave the map to the people of Harrison County — in honor of Griffin, the longtime county historian.

Caesars' general manager, Barry Morris, also gave the county a plaque to accompany the document. It explains that Griffin donated the map and that the casino restored it for the community.
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New downtown events center to compliment convention building - 2004-01-06
Reno’s new downtown events center will be a key tool in the region’s struggle to compete against Indian gaming in California, casino officials said Monday.

The 118,000-square-foot events center, at the corner of East Fourth and Lake streets, would host small conventions and trade shows, sporting events, concerts and complement the convention hall in south Reno by providing space for smaller conventions or overflow from large ones.

Gary Carano, general manager of the Silver Legacy Resort Casino, said the events center, with thousands of hotel rooms within a block, would be a strong draw.
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