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Film transparency of railroad boxcar being lowered into Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1931 to 1935
Archival Collection
Description
A view of a railroad boxcar being lowered by cable into Hoover Dam.
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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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