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Slide of Stinker's Gas, Wells, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Stinker's Gas station in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign above the gas pumps has a skunk posing beside the words: "Self-Serv Fuel Stop." Aztec Truck Repair shop can be seen in the distance. A sign to the far right of the photo greets incoming customers.
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Slide of the Club 50 Cafe, McGill, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of Club 50 Cafe, located on Highway 93 outside of Ely in McGill, Nevada. The red neon signs hanging off of the building read: "Club 50 Cafe; Bar."
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Slide of Main Street, Ely, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Main Street in Ely, Nevada. Shops lining the left side of the street include the Capitol Casino, Ely Cafe, Miners Club, State Cafe, and Bank Club. On the opposing right side of the street sit buildings like the Northern Hotel, New Crystal Cafe, and Nevada Motel. Lining up on either side of the street are parked automobiles.
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Slide of Nevada Club, Ely, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Hotel Nevada and Nevada Club in Ely. Various neon signs hanging off of the brick building read: "Coffee Shop;" "Cafe;" "Welcome, 21 Slots & Food, Dancing;" "Hotel Nevada, Free Parking."
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Slide of the White Pine Motel, Ely, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the neon sign for the White Pine Motel, located in Ely, Nevada. The green and white sign is decorated with little pine trees. A Texaco gas station and another motel sign are visible in the background.
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Slide of Nanette's Shoe Shop, Ely, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the neon sign and front exterior of Nanette's Shoe Shop, located in Ely. Signs including the 4 Seasons Ladies Apparel, Coors Beer, and Eastern Nevada Realty can also visible.
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Slide of neon signs for Nanette's Shoe Shop, Ely, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of neon signs for Nanette's Shoe Shop located in Ely, Nevada. The red and blue neon sign mounted across the front of the building reads: "Dress Shop; Flower Basket; Western Wear; Men's Clothing."
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Photograph of Clark County, Nevada gaming license issued to Mayme V. Stocker and J.H. Morgan, circa March 20, 1931
Date
1931-03-20
Archival Collection
Description
The first gaming license issued by the State of Nevada, County of Clark. It was issued to Mayme V. Stocker and J.H. Morgan for $1410.00. The license is good for three months ending June 20, 1931.
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Photograph of an artist's rendering of the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1992-1993
Date
1992 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Artist's rendering of the Debbie Reynolds Hollywood Hotel/Casino/Movie Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Photograph of a portion of a southern California and southwestern Nevada map, circa 1920s
Date
1920 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
A portion of a map of southern California and southwestern Nevada prepared by The Automobile Club of Southern California during the early 1920s. The portion pictured here well illustrates the development of railroads and communities in the south central Nevada area, from Tonopah to the Pahrump Valley note the number of roads in the area between Tonopah and the Kawich Mountains. (Courtesy of Claudia Reidhead, Beatty, Nevada.)
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