From the Las Vegas: Snapshots of History Photograph Collection (PH-00425). Golden Gate, Coin Castle, Vegas Vick, The Mint, and Las Vegas Club are visible in distance.
Rooftop shot taken from Fremont and Main Street. Postcard addressed to Mr. S. K. Finnicum in Ohio. Handwritten message on back of postcard reads: "Las Vegas, Nev. June 30, 1940. Dear, Sam I want you to know it is not hot here. But cool in angles came over desert today. 160 miles of it and more coming before I see you again on my way home now. Try to be there august 1 as I known now. A wonderful trip. Your truly, E. J. S."