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Photograph of the interior of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas, circa 1952
Date
1950 to 1954
Archival Collection
Description
Interior shot of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company whish was the first "supermarket" of the lumber and hardware business. This "supermarket" was established in Las Vegas in 1952. The Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company inaugurated this new plan of sales. Counters were numbered and supplies were displayed in bins, so that customers could seek out their own merchandise, just as had been done in grocery stores. Photo taken probably 1952.
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Photograph of three members of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas, May, 1954
Date
1954-05
Archival Collection
Description
This photo was taken to announce the addition of the Big Boy Barbecue line to the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company, located at 217 South 1st Street. Three members of the firm posed for this photo in May, 1954. Left to right are: 1) Ed Von Tobel, Sr., 2) Jake (son), 3) Ed, Jr. (son) Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Australian merchants with Ed Von Tobel, Sr., Las Vegas, 1952
Date
1952
Archival Collection
Description
After the "supermarket" of the lumber and hardware industry was inaugurated by the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company in Las Vegas in 1952, interested merchants from all over the world visited Las Vegas to view the operation. Pictured here is one such delegation from Australia. Left to right are J. O. Geddes and A. Crotty of Australia and Ed Von Tobel, Sr. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. receiving an award, Las Vegas, February 11, 1966
Date
1966-02-11
Archival Collection
Description
Ed Von Tobel, Sr. was honored by the Electric League of Southern Nevada on Feb. 11, 1966. He was presented the Free Enterprise Award of the year. His sons Jake Von Tobel is on the left and George Von Tobel is on the right. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Aerial photograph of the new Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas, November 17, 1966
Date
1966-11-17
Archival Collection
Description
Shown is an aerial view of the construction site of the new Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company store at 2655 Maryland Parkway taken November 17, 1966. The street running from right top to bottom of the photo is Maryland Parkway. In the foreground the street is Karen Way and in the distance is Sahara Avenue. The large building at left is Vegas Village which had been completed two years earlier. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel's sons receiving a plaque honoring their father, Las Vegas, May, 1968
Date
1968-05
Archival Collection
Description
Upon the death of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. on September 9, 1967, at the age of 94, his family learned he had made a bequest for a substantial sum to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A plague commemorating his generosity was presented by the University in May, 1968. At left is George Von Tobel and at right is Jake Von Tobel, sons of the company founder. In the center is Dr. Donald Moyer, former chancellor of UNLV. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of the Von Tobel home after a fire, Las Vegas, 1969
Date
1969
Archival Collection
Description
The house of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Von Tobel, Sr. was destroyed by fire in late 1969. At the time the home was built, which was in 1925, it was considered the finest home in Las Vegas and was the costliest. It was the first private home to have a basement. After the death of Mr. Von Tobel in 1967 and Mrs. Von Tobel in 1968, the house stood vacant for some time. Then it was sold and moved to a new location at 702 Lacey Lane. It was still on stilts, awaiting a new foundation, when the mysterious fire started. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of the Von Tobel family, Las Vegas, circa 1906
Date
1904 to 1907
Archival Collection
Description
The family of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. are present at the ceremony by the City of Las Vegas honoring Ed Von Tobel Sr., and Jake Beckley. The City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee (1905-1980) Historic Marker was placed at the site where Von Tobel and Beckley established their lumber yard in 1906. Standing left to right are George Von Tobel, Ed Von Tobel Jr., Ed's wife Mary, Elizabeth Von Tobel Zahn (married name), and Jake Von Tobel.
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Photograph of Boy Scout Troop 63, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Boy Scout Troop 63, Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo was taken on the Las Vegas High School (LVHS) Buhler memorial Field bleachers. Pictured L-R: front row: Scott Hardy, K. Long. Carl Wollenzien, Walter Long, two unidentified boys, ? Pettiti, Thorn;ey Barnum, unidentified boy. Second row: Merle Frehner, Scout Master; Sam Case, ? Hampton, Channcey Riddle; Leonard Butch Helmiolo; Lee Wittwer; unidentified boy; Lee Dodge; Jack Wollenzier, Assistant Scout Master. Third row: Clark Anderson; Shelby Ostensen; Lynn Peters; Ted Dotson; Allen Bunker; Sam Davis; unidentified boy.
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Photograph of men on horses and wagons, St. Thomas, Nevada, circa late 1920s to early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A Frehner on burro, L. Syphus on horse, Sam Reber Harvey, driver; Lee Frehner Harry Gentry Sr. team on right, Harry Gentry Jr., driver. Gentry General Merchandise Store is visible in the background, St. Thomas, Nevada.
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