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Slide of book sale sign, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1985

Date

1985 to 1987

Description

A view of the UNLV Library Society Book Sale sign on Maryland Parkway near the university.

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Slide of Vance and Arlene's Saloon, Austin, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Vance and Arlene Saloon, located in Austin, Nevada. Various other businesses, including Minit Mart and Texaco, are visible in the background.

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Slide of Hawthorne Casino, Hawthorne, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image featuring the front exterior and neon sign for the Hawthorne Casino.

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Slide of the Monte Carlo Casino, Hawthorne, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the exterior of the Monte Carlo Casino in Hawthorne, Nevada, including its neon signs.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date

1912 to 1914

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno at night. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Signs from various cafes and clubs are also visible.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno during the day. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Pedestrians and automobiles can be seen lining the street underneath various shops and buildings such as Harold's Club, Nevada Club, Harrah's, Herz Jewelry, and the Dancing Hay Market Club.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date

1912 to 1914

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno. Multiple neon signs can be seen advertising different businesses, including: "Wall Paper;" "Sunderlands;" "Anheuser Restaurant;" and "Frederick's Millimery." Text on the phote reads: Copyrighted by [?] Reese" and "Virginia St. Reno, Nev 1913."

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno. People and cars are seen sharing the small space of an alleyway while neon signs hang in the air above them. Some of the signs read: "Harrah's Bingo;" "Harold's Club, Race Horse Booking;" "Redo Cafe;" and "Palace Club." Text on the bottom of the image reads: "Douglas Alley, Reno, Nevada." Site Name: Douglas Alley (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the Reno Arch, Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

A color image of the Reno Arch. The sign hanging over the street reads: "Reno; The Biggest Little City In The World!" Automobiles with their headlights on crowd the street while neon signs advertising other businesses are visible in the background. Site Name: Reno Arch (Reno, Nev.)

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Slide of the Reno Arch, Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

A time-lapse color image of the Reno Arch. Headlights from automobiles streak across the road underneath the neon sign that reads: "Reno; The Biggest Little City In The World." Site Name: Reno Arch (Reno, Nev.)

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