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Photograph of Lost City restorations and Lake Mead, Nevada, 1939

Date

1939

Description

The waters of Lake Mead lapping at the base of the restorations of the Lost City.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Waters of Lake Mead rise to base of Lost City Restorations. (1939)"

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Slide of a department store, Boulder City, Nevada, November 18, 1931

Date

1931-11-18

Description

Black and white image of the Boulder City Company Department Store at the intersection of Birch Street and Nevada Highway.

Image

Photograph of a building's main corridor, Boulder City, January 17, 1947

Date

1947-01-17

Description

A view illustrating the use of the main corridor for coats and cloaks in what is most likely the Boulder City Elementary School in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Slide of the House of Spirits, Carson City, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the House of Spirits liquor store, located in Carson City. The neon sign attached to the roof of the business shows a white ghost holding a black sign that reads "liquors" floating above another black and white sign that reads: "House of Spirits."

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The Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Exterior view of the Bucket of Blood Saloon sign located in Virginia City, Nevada. Inscription with the image says, "This building, standing since 1876, is one of the most interesting buildings in the Old West."

Image

Photograph of Assemblywoman Eileen Brookman, Senator Howard Cannon and D.C. McSweeny, Nevada, March 15, 1978

Date

1978-03-15

Archival Collection

Description

The photograph depicts D.C. McSweeney, Nevada Assemblywoman Eileen Brookman and Nevada Senator Howard Cannon on the right. The photo was taken on March 15, 1978; location is unspecified. The picture is autographed to Eileen by Cannon. The inscriptions says: "To Eileen - with very best wishes. Howard Cannon, U.S.S. Nev."

Image

Photograph of Calico City, Barstow (Calif.), 1912-1916

Date

1912 to 1916

Archival Collection

Description

Written on the front of the photo: "Old Calico City via Beacon Tavern, Barstow, Calif." A handwritten inscription found on the back reads: "Nearly a ghost town, but as you know, there are many mines still being worked on in these mountains."

Image

Aerial photograph of the Colorado River, Hemenway Wash, and the site of Boulder City, before 1930

Date

1920 to 1930

Description

Aerial view of the Colorado River, Hemenway Wash, and the site of Boulder City

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Las Vegas City budget for the year, 1926

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Las Vegas City Commission Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00237
Collection Name: Las Vegas City Commission Records
Box/Folder: Box 01

Archival Component