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Postcard of retouched photo used for engraving postage stamp of Hoover Dam, 1936.
Date
1936
Archival Collection
Description
Reproduction of photo used for engraving Boulder Dam stamp. Caption on photo reads: "This is an actual photo of the retouched photograph from which the engraving for the Boulder Dam stamp was made. Original valued at $1600.00." Boulder Dam was officially re-named Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Film transparency of the U.S. Post Office and Court House, Las Vegas, circa 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
The U.S. Post Office and Court House building on Stewart Street. This neo-classical building was opened in 1933 and has served as a museum and cultural center for the city since 2002.
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Film transparency of Fremont Street, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s
Date
1948 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A nighttime view of Fremont Street and 2nd Street, including the Hotel Apache, Eldorado Club and Golden Nugget.
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Film transparency of Fremont Street, Las Vegas, circa late 1940s
Date
1948 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
A nighttime view of Fremont Street and 2nd Street, including the Hotel Apache, Eldorado Club and Golden Nugget.
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Film transparency of the Wagon Wheel Tavern, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1948-1949
Date
1948 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
The Wagon Wheel Tavern, at 3145 South Las Vegas Boulevard, in the site of the former Players Club. Site Name: The Wagon Wheel Tavern (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Postcard of burro near Hoover Dam, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a burro standing on rocks near Hoover Dam. The dam's crest and intake towers are visible in the background. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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