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Film transparency of downtown and the Nevada Highway, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1932-1940

Date

1932 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

A view of downtown Boulder City and the Nevada Highway. The Boulder City Fire Department building is standing on the left side of the road, while the Terminal Building that includes the Union Bus Terminal service and Boulder Cafe is standing on the right. At the end of the street lies the Bureau of Reclamation Administration building.

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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, 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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Photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1905

Date

1905

Description

Panoramic photograph of downtown Las Vegas Nevada, showing railroad tracks, the railyard, businesses (some in tents) and residential homes.

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Aerial photograph of Stateline, Nevada, circa 1958

Date

1957 to 1959

Description

Aerial view of Stateline, Nevada. Harrah's Tahoe is under construction on the left center of the photograph.
Address: Stateline; Douglas County; Nevada

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Photograph of businesses in Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1910s

Date

1910 to 1919

Description

Main business district of Searchlight Nevada. Both horses and automobiles are in the street.

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Photograph of the Hotel Nevada (Las Vegas), 1909 or 1910

Date

1909 to 1910

Description

Early view of the Hotel Nevada on Fremont and Main. Handwritten transcription from original: "1909 or 1910. R. Pearce. Hotel Nev, now Sal Sagev." The Hotel Nevada changed to the Sal Sagev from 1931-1955, then to the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino.
Site Name: Hotel Nevada
Address: 1 Fremont Street

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Photograph of Main Street, Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date

1920 to 1929

Description

Two boys stand in the middle of Main Street in Searchlight, Nevada with a gambling club sign visible.

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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, 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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