To the weary automobile traveler from the north or south, Beatty, and the garage, were probably welcome sights. The garage handled Union gasoline, oil, tires, and auto repairs in addition to being the area's Authorized Ford Service Station. It was also the town's "Tourist Headquarters" with campgrounds and cabins (forerunner of today's motels).
Carver's Station, Smoky Valley, Nevada, Main Street. (1906) There was an inscription on the image. "#51. Carver's Station, Smoky Valley, Nevada, 1952. The cafe and bar were opened in April, 1948 by Jean and Gerald Carver on Nevada route 8-A which had just been competed between Round Mountain and US 50 to the north. For many years, Carver's was an isolated stop on a lonely highway. Today, thanks to the nearby Round Mountain Gold mine, it has become a small community with a motel, bars, service stations, a small shopping center, trailer parks, church and other services."
The Harmill was being operated by Gerald B. Hartley, Sr. and was worked through the 1930s. (Gerald B. Hartley, Jr. Collection) There was an inscription on the image. "The Montezuma district was laid out after the discovery of ore in the area on May 24, 1867 by Thomas Nagle, Mat Plunkett, and a Mr. Carlyle. The district was active through the 1880s after which mining came to a standstill. Montezuma experienced a revival in the early 1900s on the heels of the Goldfield boom. Mining continued through the 1930s from operations such as the Harmill. Ore was chiefly silver accompanied by lead with some gold. Recorded production from the district was over $500,000."
The original Wahmonie Townsite Company was doing a brisk business selling lots in the new camp. Wahmonie came on the scene following the discovery of rich gold-silver ore near the site January 31, 1928. Within a month the population reached 200. A post office opened in April serving over 800 people and by mid-summer, the town reached its peak of over 1,000 residents. George Wingfield of Goldfield fame purchased the most promising properties and began immediate development. Unfortunately, the ore did not continue with depth and Wahmonie was abandoned within a year. Wahmonie was located 35 miles southeast of Beatty and the site lies within the Las Vegas Bombing and Gunnery range.
Construction on the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant in Gabbs Valley, Nevada. The caption reads: "Basic Magnesium Inc. Acting for and in behalf of Defense Plant Corp. Plancor 201. McDonald Construction Co. Contractor for Oxide Plant. Gabbs Valley, Nevada."
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