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Slide of several officials signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam, April 18, 1931

Date

1931-04-18

Description

Black and white image of officials from the Six Companies of San Francisco and the Bureau of Reclamation, as well as some local individuals, signing the contract to construct Hoover Dam (note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947). Dr. Elwood Mead is signing the contract. Seated next to him is Henry J. Kaiser. Also identified in the photograph (in no particular order) are W.R. Armstrong, Walker Young, R.F. Walter, and Louis Crampton.

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Photograph of the North Las Vegas Exchange Club presenting a check to the Mothers Club of the North Las Vegas Boys Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, December 19, 1972

Date

1972-12-19

Description

North Las Vegas Exchange Club presents check to the Mothers Club of the North Las Vegas Boys' Club, North Las Vegas, Nevada, December 19, 1972. Pictured L-R: Warren Wilson, Bruce Therialt, Noel Thompson, Jo DaVan, Nadine Gemmer, and Mary Jane Brown.

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Slide of Fremont Street at night, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s to 1960s

Date

1956 to 1966

Archival Collection

Description

Fremont Street looking southeast from Main Street in Las Vegas, Nevada, at night. The Overland Hotel, Jack Pot Arcade, Las Vegas Club, Silver Palace, Boulder Club, Hotel Apache and Hotel Fremont are seen on the south side of the street; the Golden Gate (formerly the Sal Sagev), the Monte Carlo Club, Vegas Vic outside of the Pioneer Club, and the Lucky Strike Club are seen on the north side of the street. Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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