The Esther Ruth Peaslee Postcard Collection (approximately 1900-1983) consists of postcards and postcard reproductions depicting a Labor Day celebration in Goldfield, Nevada, the Angelus Hotel, and the Goldfield Hotel. The reproductions were made approximately between 1960 and 1983. Also included is a postcard showcasing scenes in Goldfield.
The Stuart A. McCarthy Photograph Collection (approximately 1940-1949) consists of photographic prints and negatives of the Photo Mart storefront on Fremont Street as well as a view of the Golden Nugget, Eldorado Club, Hotel Apache, Boulder Club, and the Pioneer Club on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Hazel Baker Denton (1887-1962) was a prolific writer, educator, active community member, and elected to serve the Nevada State Assembly in the early 1950s.
Information about the The Beat Coffeehouse sign that sits at 520 Fremont St. Site address: 520 Fremont St Sign owner: Michael and Jennifer Cornthwaite Sign details: This location opened in 2009, but closed in 2016. It will reopen as Eureka!, which is a chain of restaurants based in California. Sign condition: 5- was a relatively new sign and shined brightly Sign form: Hanging sign Sign-specific description: This sign was skeletal neon making the letters "the beat" in a bubble letter font. The word 'the' lights up blue and 'beat' is red neon. Sign - type of display: Neon Sign - media: Steel Sign environment: This location is in the Fremont East District on Fremont and 6th Street in the Emergency Arts Center. Sign - date of redesign/move: Currently this sign is not visible from public view Sign - thematic influences: This sign showcases a good use of skeletal neon. Sign - artistic significance: The property's decor is representative of the bohemian, indie, hipster trend of the mid 2000s into the the 2010s. Survey - research locations: Review Journal article https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/the-beat-coffeehouse-in-downtown-las-vegas-to-close-later-this-year/ , The Beat website http://www.thebeatlv.com/ , Las Vegas Weekly article https://lasvegasweekly.com/intersection/2016/jul/12/losing-the-beat-coffeehouse-detriment-to-downtown/ , Vegas Eater website https://vegas.eater.com/2016/9/26/13051480/the-beat-coffeehouse-closes Surveyor: Wyatt Currie-Diamond Survey - date completed: 2017-09-17 Sign keywords: Neon; Hanging