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Photograph of a new building under construction, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Photograph of a new building under construction, Goldfield (Nev.), early 1900s

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Postcard of ruins, Pueblo Grande de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s

Date

1925 to 1929

Description

Unidentified people at Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as the "Lost City," near Overton, Nevada. Description provided on front of card: "Ruins of adobe houses, Lost City of Nevada."

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Postcard of ruins, Pueblo Grande de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s

Date

1925 to 1929

Description

The colored view of unidentified people at Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as the "Lost City," near Overton, Nevada. Description provided on front of card: "Adobe ruins, "Lost City," near Las Vegas, Nevada."

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Brian Greenspun oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-03377

Abstract

Oral history interviews with Brian Greenspun conducted by Barbara Tabach on January 10, 2018, January 24, 2018, February 21, 2018, and March 20, 2018 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. In the first interview, Greenspun discusses his parents, Hank and Barbara Greenspun, his family's ancestry, and how his family came to Las Vegas, Nevada. He recalls his childhood in Las Vegas, graduating from Las Vegas High School in 1964, and his decision to attend Georgetown University. In the second interview, Greenspun discusses the Watergate scandal, what he believes will fuel the next decade of Las Vegas growth, and development in the technology industry. He talks about the Greenspun Media Group, challenges in journalism, use of the term “fake news”, and the importance of giving young people a forum to talk about what they value. In the third interview, Greenspun recalls union demonstrations the Sands Hotel and Casino, the impact of American businessman Sheldon Adelson, and the need for balance in journalism. In the final interview, Greenspun talks about his father’s reporting on the Nevada Test Site, underground testing in the 1960s, and the early development of the Strip. Lastly, Greenspun talks about the importance of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to the city’s future.

Archival Collection

Tower expansion: architectural drawings, sheets A100-A222, 1979 August 31; 1980 February 6

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set contains architectural drawings for MGM Grand Hotels (client).

This set includes: sheet index, site plans, grading plans, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, roof plans, parking plans, exterior elevations, interior elevations, and building sections.

Archival Collection

Martin Stern Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00382
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 112

Archival Component

Lucky Store #697: Expansion and Remodel, 1985 June 09; 1985 June 10

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: exterior elevations, preliminary sketches, redlining, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, demolition plans, construction details, site plans, building sections, foundation plans, framing plans, index sheet, fixture plans, interior elevations, finish/door/window schedules and wall sections.

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 264

Archival Component

Photographs of house near Nivloc Mine (Nev.), 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

House at site near Nivloc Mine. This house was moved to Tonopah, Nevada.

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