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The Depot mounted signs, Fallon, Nevada

Date

2021

Description

Views of the signs for The Depot during the day.

875 W Williams Ave, Fallon, NV 89406

The Depot

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Slide of the Palm Saloon, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the neon sign for the Palm Saloon, located on Railroad Street in Elko. The sign is decorated with a palm tree and the words "The Palm," and it can be found above the entrance door of the saloon. Advertisements visible in the window include Coors, Silver Bullet, and poker slots.

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Slide of the Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Commercial Hotel, located at the corner of Idaho Street and 4th Street in Elko. Neon signs on top of the building advertise the Hotel and performances by The Brydells. A large white polar bear statue with the words "White King" is located above the entrance.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date

1912 to 1914

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno at night. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Signs from various cafes and clubs are also visible.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date

1912 to 1914

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno. Multiple neon signs can be seen advertising different businesses, including: "Wall Paper;" "Sunderlands;" "Anheuser Restaurant;" and "Frederick's Millimery." Text on the phote reads: Copyrighted by [?] Reese" and "Virginia St. Reno, Nev 1913."

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Slide of the Hilton Hotel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the Hilton Hotel, located on Sierra Street in Reno. The central sign for the Hilton Hotel and Casino consists of a rainbow sprouting from two pots of gold. Another sign features a lollipop and the words, "Don't be a sucker. We're posting odds on every $1 slot." The Horseshow Hotel and Casino is also visible. Site Name: Hilton Hotel Casino (Reno, Nev.)

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Las Vegas, Nevada - retirement of Lots 23 and 24

Date

1934

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

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Las Vegas, Nevada - purchase one tapping machine

Date

1935 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

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Las Vegas, Nevada - retirement of various lots and dwellings

Date

1936

Archival Collection

Description

Series 2. Las Vegas Land and Water Company -- Walter Bracken and the Las Vegas, Nevada Office -- Water Company

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Slide of protester in the desert near the Nevada Test Site, circa April 1989

Date

1988 to 1989

Description

Color image of Sister Klaryta Antoszewska sitting on the ground in the Nevada desert during a demonstration against nuclear testing organized by the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience).

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