A black and white portrait of H. L. Gogerty, the architect for the Union Pacific Railroad Company passenger station in Las Vegas. This photo was taken from a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Union Pacific Railroad station located in Las Vegas. The time capsule was placed there in 1940 and was later retrieved when the building was demolished around 1970.

A black and white portrait of Walter R. Bracken, Special Representative for the President of the Union Pacific Railroad Company in Las Vegas. This photo was taken from a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Union Pacific Railroad station located in Las Vegas. The time capsule was placed there in 1940 and was later retrieved when the building was demolished around 1970.

A black and white image of Mayor Russell, far left, and his family in Las Vegas. This photo was taken from a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Union Pacific Railroad station located in Las Vegas. The time capsule was placed there in 1940 and was later retrieved when the building was demolished around 1970.

A black and white image of Louis C. Pico (seated), Antonia Eva Pico, Louis C. Pico Jr., and their dog in Las Vegas. The family is an example of "a satisfied water user." This photo was taken from a time capsule in the cornerstone of the Union Pacific Railroad station located in Las Vegas. The time capsule was placed there in 1940 and was later retrieved when the building was demolished around 1970.

A black and white image of the front exterior of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn. In the foreground, a couple is seen posing together with the man showing the woman how to properly hold a golf club. In the background are parked cars and the resort's neon sign.

A black and white image of Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn. A parking valet can be seen opening the door for a guest in front of the establishment, while the resort's neon sign is visible in the background.

A black and white image of the pool area at Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn.