Time capsule plaque placed at the opening of the Union Pacific Depot in 1940. It was opened in 1970 when the depot was razed to make space for the Union Plaza Hotel. The plaque reads: "Las Vegas, Nevada, Passenger Depot, Union Pacific Railroad. H. L. Gogerty, Architect. Ryberg Bros, Builders. Erected 1940. Elev. 2027.8."
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Plat showing country tributary to S.P.L.A. and S.L. Railroad in Southern Nevada. Compiled by J.T. McWilliams.