The Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc. contains photographs of the construction of Basic Magnesium Inc.'s plants and buildings from 1941 to 1942. The photographs primarily depict aerial views of the plant site and various buildings, including the administration building, tent camp, chlorination buildings, electrolysis facilities, electrical distribution systems, and warehouses. The photographs also depict Lake Mead and the early buildings in Henderson, Nevada.
Archival Collection
Publicity materials, business plans, reports, proposals, and project binders from 1979 to 1990 document Mark Fine’s work as President of American Nevada Corporation (ANC) and the development of Green Valle in Henderson, Nevada. ANC records also include design standards, memos, financial information, budgets, site plans, projections, and some correspondence. The corporation itself and its subsidiaries are documented in the series, as well as specific real estate development projects of Green Valley.
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This set includes: electrical schematics, index sheet, site plans, landscape plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, framing plans, foundation plans, building sections, construction details, interior elevations, finish/door/window schedules, general specifications, HVAC plans, plumbing plans and plumbing schematics.
This set includes drawings for the Mueller Group (client).
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This set includes: This set includes: index sheet, site plans, floor plans, framing plans, roof plans, building sections, interior elevations, redlining, construction details, finish/door/window schedules, plans and fixture schedules, grading plans, water and sewer plans.
This set includes drawings for Southgate Associates (client) by Southwest Engineering (engineer).
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Detailed list by a consulting engineer itemizing costs of proposed improvements by the Las Vegas Valley Water District after the change in ownership of the Las Vegas water facilities.
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Part of an interview with Jon Sparer, March 4, 2015. In this clip, architect Jon Sparer discusses his involvement with designing and building the synagogue for Congregation Ner Tamid.
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