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Photograph of Tonopah (Nev.), 1901
Date
1901-05
Archival Collection
Description
Tonopah, Nevada, May 1901. There is an inscription on the back of the image: "Tonopah's rich silver ledges were discovered in May of 1900 by Jim Butler." By 1910 Tonopah had become the largest city in Nevada. Its mines produced over $ 150,000,000 in silver and gold. Tonopah is a Shoshone Indian word meaning "Water Brush." There is a date stamp: Christmas 1979.
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Photograph of residents watching a drilling contest in Tonopah (Nev.), 1903
Date
1903-07-04
Archival Collection
Description
Drilling contest, Tonopah, Nevada, July 4, 1903. There is an inscription on the back of the photo: "Residents watch a drilling contest on the corner of Main and Brougher. These contests, as well as races, tug-of-wars and baseball games were an important part of all early holiday celebrations." There is a date stamp: February 1980.
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Photograph of people standing next to Montana Cafe in Ellendale (Nev.), 1909
Date
1909-06-20
Archival Collection
Description
Ellendale, Nevada, June 20, 1909. There is an inscription on the back of the photo: "Ellendale was founded in April, 1909 after the discovery of rich gold float in the area by Ellen Clifford Nay. The town soon boasted a population of over 400 with saloons and other businesses. The mines proved to be rich but the gold deposits were shallow and by 1910 the boom was over. The district produced over $80,000." There is a date stamp: mid-year 1982.
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Photograph of Manhattan Dredge in Manhattan (Nev.), 1939
Date
1939
Archival Collection
Description
Manhattan Dredge, Manhattan, Nevada, 1939. There is an inscription on the back of the image: "Known locally as the "Big Boat," the 3,000 ton dredge operation. The dredge began mining in 1938 and shut down in 1946. The operation recovered over $4,500,000 in gold. Water for the dredge's pond was piped to the site from Peavine creek across Smoky Valley." There is a date stamp: 1986.
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Photograph of Remick's Garage, Beatty (Nev.), circa 1930
Date
1929 to 1931
Archival Collection
Description
To the weary automobile traveler from the north or south, Beatty, and the garage, were probably welcome sights. The garage handled Union gasoline, oil, tires, and auto repairs in addition to being the area's Authorized Ford Service Station. It was also the town's "Tourist Headquarters" with campgrounds and cabins (forerunner of today's motels).
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Photograph of three people outside of Gold Bar Club, Wahmonie (Nev.), 1928-1929
Date
1928 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
Gold Bar Club, Wahmonie, Nevada; Left to right: Nellie Waite, Claude Mackie and George Sanders, 1928-1929. Claude Mackie ran Ice Cream Parlor in Nevada Hotel Buildings
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Photograph of Minsky's Burlesque dancers in rehearsal, December, 1969
Date
1969-12
Archival Collection
Description
Three female and two male dancers in white fringed bikini costumes with arm bands, fur ankle cuffs, and large feather headdress dancing in front of a teepee. Two female dancers in similar costumes are visible waiting in the wings. Two male photographers are visible. One is on the stage, the other is in the audience section.
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Photograph of 49'er Club, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1952
Date
1951 to 1953
Archival Collection
Description
Dozens of people lining the street, and sitting on top of buildings, and looking outside of widndows probably to watch the Helldorado Parade. The float passes by outside of the 49'er Club. Site Name: 49'er Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 109 Fremont Street
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Photograph of fisherman and his catch, Lake Mead, 1940s-1950s
Date
1945 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An unidentified individual is fishing on Lake Mead. In on hand he is holding a fishing rod. In his other hand he is holding two fish that he caught on Lake Mead.
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Photograph of Fremont Street at night, Las Vegas (Nev.), late 1950s - early 1960s
Date
1955 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
A night view of neon signs and marquees for the Lucky Strike Club and Lucky Strike Club's Bingo Club on Fremont Street in Las Vegas, Nevada. The various signs advertise "bingo" and "gambling." Site Name: Lucky Strike Club (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 117 East Fremont Street
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