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From the valley of the Mud Lakes to the Pacific Ocean

Date

1855

Description

'From explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3rd Artillery, E.G. Egloffstein, topographer for the route. 1855.' ''Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C.' Proposed railroad lines highlighted in red and yellow. Published by the War Dept. Scale 1:760,320. 12 miles to 1 in. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.

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Photograph of railroad cottages in Downtown Las Vegas, 1910

Date

1910

Description

The railroad (SP, LS & SL) cottages are shown in the background of this photo, 1910. Many of them still remain on south Second, Third, and Fourth Streets. In the foreground, is South Main Street with the two story house at the right erected by pacific Fruit Express Co. for an ice plant official.

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Photograph of Salt Lake and Boulder City railroad junction, (Nev.), September 17, 1930

Date

1930-09-17

Description

Ray Lyman Wilbur drives the final silver spike into the ground at the railroad junction of Salt Lake RR at Boulder. Other men gather around as spectators, all wearing suits and ties.

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Photograph of the Union Plaza a month after opening (Las Vegas), 1971

Date

1971-08-03

Archival Collection

Description

View of the newly completed Union Plaza. Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial view of the completed Union Plaza Hotel & Casino. The Las Vegas freeway and Union Pacific Railroad in the background. Aug. 3, 1971." Stamped on original: "Union Pacific Photo Division - Public Relations. 5480 Ferguson Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90022. Aug 3 1971"
Site Name: Union Plaza
Address: 1 South Main Street

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Photograph of the fuselage of Hughes Flying Boat being moved to Terminal Island, California, 1946

Date

1946

Description

A section of Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose" or "Flying Boat" being moved (with a police escort) from the Hughes Aircraft plant in Culver City, California to Terminal Island in the Los Angeles Harbor where the plane was assembled in June of 1946. The body is paused at a railroad crossing and power lines are being lifted so the aircraft can pass underneath.

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Letter from William Reinhardt (Los Angeles) to A. E. Stoddard, September 30, 1952

Date

1952-09-30

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion of strategy to resist the railroad being forced to spend money to increase water production; Letter has date stamps from E.E.B., E.C.R. and U.P. R.R. Law Department, Los Angeles. "80-12" is written in red pencil in top right corner.

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John Cannito oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03418

Abstract

Oral history interview with John Cannito conducted by Stefani Evans on April 03, 2018 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Cannito discusses his early life and constantly moving to different states during his youth. He talks about his father’s employment with Amtrak, train transportation, and joining Perini Construction in Phoenix, Arizona. Cannito describes the role of an engineer in a construction company, and co-founding a software development company. Later, Cannito recalls joining The PENTA Building Group, the projects he was involved with, and becoming Chief Operating Officer. Lastly, Cannito discusses the company’s relationship with Native American-owned casinos, and the importance of maintaining long-term relationships with clients.

Archival Collection

Maps of explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, 1855

Date

1855

Description

Map no. 1. From the valley of Green River to the Great Salt Lake -- Map no. 2. From the Great Salt Lake to the Humboldt Mountains -- Map no. 3. From the Humboldt Mountains to the Mud Lakes -- Map no. 4. From the valley of the Mud Lakes to the Pacific Ocean. 'From explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3rd Artillery, E.G. Egloffstein, topographer for the route. 1855.' ''Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C.' Published by the War Dept. Scale 1:760,320. 12 miles to 1 in. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.

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Letter from William Reinhardt (Omaha) to E. E. Bennett (Los Angeles), August 8, 1952

Date

1952-08-08

Archival Collection

Description

Discussion of the legality of Union Pacific Railroad Company continuing to supply water to the Pacific Fruit Express Company

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From the valley of Green River to the Great Salt Lake

Date

1855

Description

'From explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3rd Artillery, E.G. Egloffstein, topographer for the route. 1855.' ''Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C.' Published by the War Dept. Scale 1:760,320. 12 miles to 1 in. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.

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