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Slide of the neon sign in the window of People's Market, Elko, Nevada, circa 1928

Date

1926 to 1930

Description

Neon sign in the window of People's Market on Idaho Street in Elko. This is the earliest documented neon sign in Nevada.

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Slide of the neon sign in the window of People's Market, Elko, Nevada, circa 1928

Date

1926 to 1928

Description

Neon sign in the window of People's Market on Idaho Street in Elko. This is the earliest documented neon sign in Nevada.

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Slide of the Silver Dollar Club, Elko, Nevada, circa 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

An image showing the exterior of the Silver Dollar Club, located at the intersection of Commercial Street and 4th Street in Elko. Snow is visible on the ground. Note: The left side of the image has faded.

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Slide of the Silver Dollar Club, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image showing the exterior of the Silver Dollar Club, located at the intersection of Commercial Street and 4th Street in Elko. The club has a red and white advertisement for Budweiser attached to the same side of the building where a line of automobiles are parked.

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Slide of the Silver Dollar Club, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image showing the exterior of the Silver Dollar Club, located at the intersection of Commercial Street and 4th Street in Elko. The club has a red and white advertisement for Budweiser attached to the same side of the building where a line of automobiles are parked.

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Slide of Stockmen's Hotel, Elko, Nevada, circa 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

An image of showing the exterior of Stockmen's Hotel (previously the Jackpot Club) in Elko at night. The white neon signs read: "Stockmen's Hotel; Stockmen's Hotel, World Famous Steaks; Stockmen's, Casino, Bar, Coffee Shop, Drug." A faintly illuminated line of automobiles can be seen near the base of the building. Text on the bottom border of the image reads: "Night at Elko, Nev."

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Slide of Stockmen's Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of showing the exterior of Stockmen's Hotel (previously the Jackpot Club) in Elko at night. A motor hotel lies to the right of the hotel. The yellow neon sign reads: "Whiskey Ridge; Mon Wed and Fri Buffet; Gaming, Bar, Dining, Coffee Shop."

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Slide of the Knapp Motel, Elko, Nevada, circa 1950

Date

1949 to 1951

Description

An image of a neon sign directing visitors to the Knapp Motel in Elko. The motel's sign reads: "Knapp Motel; Turn Left." The sign is resting atop of the Leland's Body & Fender Works shop that is connected to a 76 gas service station.

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Slide of the Star-Lite Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Star-Lite Motel in Elko at night. The illuminated neon sign reads: "Star-lite Motel, Vacancy, Queen Beds, Phone, Color TV, HBO, Mobile Travel Guide."

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Slide of the Elko Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Elko Motel at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the motel reads: "Elko Motel, Vacancy." The smaller yellow sign reads: "Best Bed In Town, TV, Seniors Budget, Queens, Family Units."

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