An image of the Hyde Drive Inn located in Wells, Nevada. The orange and white neon sign beside the building reads: "Hyde Drive Inn; Trailer Parking." Site Name: Hyde Drive Inn (Wells, Nev.)

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.)