On March 15, 1976, Stephen Kalish interviewed Alfred “Al” Isola (born August 3rd, 1917 in Oakland, California) in his office about his garbage company and early Southern Nevada. The two discuss Las Vegas’ lack of a unified garbage system and how dumping sites have had to adjust their practices in order to limit their impact on pollution. Isola also explains the different disposal protocols for wet and dry trash. On the second tape of the interview, an unidentified woman enters the conversation.
The grayscale view of the Bureau of Reclamation Administration building located at 1200 Park Street Boulder City, Nevada. A woman and child can be seen sitting under the cooling shade of a tree along with other with other visitors throughout the grassy field.
The view of an unidentified building being constructed in Boulder City. In the background of the photo the Shell Station can be seen on the corner of Nevada Way and Arizona Street. The sign reads, "P. S. Webb General Contractor."
Black and white image of a caravan of over 500 automobiles on their way to visit the Boulder Canyon Project in Boulder City. The passengers were possibly headed to view the diversion of the Colorado River. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Picture of pipes manufactured by the Babcock (B&W) & Wilcox Steel plant. B&W was the second largest contractor for the Hoover Dam project and built many of the houses that are still in Boulder City for their employees.