The Chemical Catastrophe Prevention Act was proposed in 1991 after several chemical accidents occurred in Henderson, Nev. in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The bill was passed and called for the implementation of the Chemical Accident Prevention Program (CAPP), which sets thresholds for dangerous substances, and guidelines for accident prevention, emergency response and public right-to-know.
Scenic view of Death Valley. The back of the photograph/postcard reads, "167- Death Valley from Dante's View in the Black Mountains of Southern California. Bad water in the flat lands of Death Valley can be seen from Dante's view in the Black Mountains of Southern California" and "Color Card Kodachrome reproduction by Mike Roberts Studios. Berkley 4, California."
Groundbreaking ceremony for a buildings designed most likely by Harry H. Whiteley. The two individuals holding shovels are Pat Boone (left), and Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer (right).
Opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, operated by the United Convalescent Hospital, with a manuscript describing the opening ceremony. Street Address: 2832 Maryland Parkway
Close up photograph of a sculpture at Hoover Dam. There are rocks and boulders in the background. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969.
City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969. Site Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Rehabilitation Farm
Exterior view of the Las Vegas City Jail. This jail was designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. There are several cars parked outside of the jail.
Exterior view of the diagnostic out-patient building, Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital in Las Vegas. The building was designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. In 1986 Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital was renamed the University Medical Center, or more commonly referred to as, "UMC". The back of the photograph reads, "Frank and Virginia Ball Studio 222 South 2nd Street Las Vegas, Nevada." Site Name: University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1800 West Charleston Boulevard
An architect's sketch of the proposed remodeled culinarys union building by Harry Hayden Whiteley Architects & Engineers and a photograph of the remodeled building. Site Name: Culinary Workers Union Local 226 (building) (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1630 South Commerce Street