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Aerial photograph of the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, Henderson, Nevada, March 31, 1942

Date

1942-03-31

Description

Aerial view of the Basic Magnesium plant looking west over the Las Vegas Valley towards the Spring Mountains.

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Aerial photograph showing construction activities, Basic Magnesium Inc., Henderson, Nevada, December 1, 1941

Date

1941-12-01

Description

View of construction of the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant from the air looking east.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "McNeil construction Co. Magnesium plant, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12-1-41"

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Aerial photograph of Henderson, Nevada, March 31, 1942

Date

1942-03-31

Description

Early aerial view of Henderson, Nevada looking northwest over the Basic Magnesium plant and Whitney Mesa, showing demountable houses in various stages of construction..

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Aerial photograph showing Henderson, Nevada and the Basic Magnesium Inc. plant, March 31, 1942

Date

1942-03-31

Description

Aerial view of Henderson and the Basic Magnesium plant showing the terminal reservoir, demountable housing, and temporary boarding camp.

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

Date

1925 to 1929

Description

An unidentified archeologist performing an excavation at Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as the "Lost City," near Overton, Nevada. Image may be included in Lost City Album, Nevada State Parks Collection.

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Photograph of Pueblo Grand de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s

Date

1925 to 1929

Description

Description given with photograph: "A close-up view of the ancient metate, or grinding stone, located at the Southern end of the Pueblo Grande de Nevada. Fragments of pottery and stone grinders or pestles [sic] in view."

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Photograph of Ward charcoal ovens, White Pine County, Nevada, 1960-1961

Date

1960 to 1961

Description

The Ward charcoal ovens are one of many tourist attractions in White Pine County. These historic remnants of the old mining days in the West are located just outside of Ely.

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