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Architectural drawing of the Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City), stairs 4, 5 and 59, plans and sections
Date
1985
Archival Collection
Description
Plans for the construction of the Showboat Hotel Casino in Atlantic City from 1985. Parchment copy. Drawn by: N.D.
Site Name: Showboat Hotel and Casino (Atlantic City)
Address: 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
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Photograph of Howard Hughes' Hercules, Culver City, California, June 16, 1946
Date
1946-06-16
Archival Collection
Description
Description given with photograph: "Fuselage of Hughes' Hercules Leaves Hangar, Culver City, Calif - Cautiously moving down the field on dollies after leaving the Culver City, Calif., plant hangar, the 200-foot hull-fuselage of Howard Hughes' Hercules is made ready for the 28-mile trip to Terminal Island, Calif., where the air giant will be assembled. NY 80 Credit Line (ACME) 6/16/46."
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Photograph of a parade for Howard Hughes, New York City, July 15, 1938
Date
1938-07-15
Archival Collection
Description
The black and white view of a parade being held in celebration of Howard Hughes' completion of his Around the World flight in New York City, New York.
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Slide of a cottage built by Six Companies, Boulder City, Nevada, January 7, 1932
Date
1932-01-07
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of children standing outside of a cottage (similar to 450 others in the area) built by Six Companies, Inc. for their married employees in Boulder City. Many residents planted cactus and other shrubs indigenous to the area in their lawns.
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Photograph of a caravan of over 500 automobiles, Boulder City, Nevada, November 1932
Date
1932-11
Archival Collection
Description
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.
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Photograph of the Boulder Dam Hotel, Boulder City, Nevada, January 25, 1935
Date
1935-01-25
Archival Collection
Description
The grayscale view of the inner lobby of the Boulder Dam Hotel in Boulder City, Nevada. A variety of furniture can be seen in the room, along with a lighted fireplace. The hotel is located at 1305 Arizona Street.
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Film transparency showing construction in Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1942-1940s
Date
1942 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
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."
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Photograph of a school classroom, Boulder City, Nevada, January 17, 1947
Date
1947-01-17
Archival Collection
Description
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."
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