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Photograph of Howard Hughes and crew at a parade, New York, July 15, 1938

Date

1938-07-15

Description

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew at a parade for Howard Hughes after he completed his Around The World flight in New York. Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Start of parade at battery 7/15/38. (Daily News)."

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Photograph of residential homes in Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1932 - late 1930s

Date

1932 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

View of residential homes, one under construction, in Boulder City. City Hall, originally Boulder City Elementary School located at 401 California Avenue, can be seen on the far right.

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Westside Improvement Association calls on Mayor and City Commissioners, regarding City responsibilities, 1940 February 01

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Requests from Residents and Business Owners to City Officials of Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00049
Collection Name: Requests from Residents and Business Owners to City Officials of Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Box SH-002

Archival Component

Photograph of Charles F. Peterson and others, Boulder City, Nevada, 1948

Date

1948

Description

Charles F. Peterson, the Chief Ranger in Boulder City (center), posing beside two other unidentified men in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00071

Abstract

The Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada depict the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the development of Boulder City, Nevada from 1869 to 1974, with a bulk of the materials dating from 1929 to 1940. The photographs primarily depict the construction operations in Black Canyon, including digging tunnels, pouring concrete, building the power plant, and inspections by Bureau of Reclamation engineers. The photographs also depict Boulder City, including schools, workers, and dormitories. The collection also includes photographs of St. Thomas, Nevada, Lake Mead, Nelson’s Landing, Nevada, and an archaeological excavation near Lake Mohave, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Aerial photograph of Virginia City, Nevada, 1870-1875

Date

1870 to 1875

Description

A aerial view of Virginia City before the fire of 1875.

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