Eric Henninger interviews Detective Ronald Bananto at his home on March 15, 1981. Born in Coal Run, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Bananto moved to Pioche, Nevada in 1949. A year later, and after a short period in San Francisco, California, Bananto relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1950. Bananto discusses police work, and life in Pioche, Nevada.
Re-enactment of land auction as a celebration for City of Las Vegas' Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary). L-R: (1) John Cahlan, Jubilee coordinator; (2) Mayor Bill Briare; (3) City Commissioner Ron Lurie.
Description provided with image: "This view illustrates the crowded conditions attendant to the multi-purpose use of this small 26' x 15' room of the Legion Building. It is used as a beginner's band practice room, nurse's quarters for treatment and health inspection. It has also been used as a classroom for special remedial groups. Jan. 17, 1947, Boulder City , Nevada."
An image of Arizona Street in Boulder City. From this view point, several shops are visible, such as the Visitors Bureau and the Nava-Hopi Trading Post, as well as a sign directing visitors to the nearby Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
An exterior view of the Carson City Mint, which officially began operations on January 8, 1870 in Carson City, Nevada. It later became the Nevada State Museum, which officially opened on October 31, 1941.