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Map of southern California and southern Nevada, 1872

Date

1872

Description

'Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1872 by Asher & Adams in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington.' Scale [ca. 1:1,267,300]. 1 in. to 20 miles (W 124°--W 114°/N 42°--N 32°). Shows natural features, populated places, county boundaries and railroads Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington. In top margins: 95-96 (south portion). Shows range and township grid. Hand colored. Asher & Adams.

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Postcard of Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1910 to 1949

Description

An artist's rendering of Las Vegas High School's exterior. Printed on the back of the postcard: "An accredited high school, recently completed at a cost of $250,000.00. This is part of a school system of excellent buildings that accommodate more than 1,200 pupils."

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Photographs of buildings in Colorado, Utah, and possibly Las Vegas, circa early 1900s

Date

1900 to 1910

Description

Photos of four buildings: One is Mt. Princeton Hotel, Buena Vista, Colorado. One is capital building, Salt Lake City. Other two are not identified.

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Photograph of Bessie Banfield's family, circa late 1800s-early 1900s

Date

1880 to 1909

Description

Handwritten on back of photograph: "1st row. Arden(?) Bunthaupt(?); Max Bunthaupt(?); James Taylor, cousins. 2nd row: Arlene Taylor, cousin; Claire Bunthaupt, cousin; 3rd person?; Grandmother Banfield; Aunt Ida Hill; Aunt Minnie Taylor. 3rd row: Frances Maddaugh, cousin; Ethel Mathews(?), cousin; Fannie Taylor, cousin; Aunt Ella Mathews(?); Aunt Addie Maddaugh; Aunt May Bunthaupt, holding Mark; Hazel Taylor, cousin. 4[th] row: Major J. Norton Wood(?); wife Maud Wood(?), cousin; Addie Mathews(?), cousin ; Dan Maddaugh, cousin; Uncle Charlie Davis, Aunt Agnes Davis. Bessie['s] family."

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Photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, circa mid 1900s

Date

1935 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the Golden Gate Bridge, presumably under construction. The bridge spans across the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco, California. Officially opened to the public in 1937, the 4,200 foot suspension bridge stood at a height of 746 ft (227 meters) upon completion.

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Photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, circa mid 1900s

Date

1935 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the Golden Gate Bridge under construction. The bridge spans across the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco, California. Officially opened to the public in 1937, the 4,200 foot suspension bridge stood at a height of 746 ft (227 meters) upon completion.

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Photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California, circa mid 1900s

Date

1935 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the Golden Gate Bridge as seen between the silhouettes of a pair of trees. The bridge spans across the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco, California. Officially opened to the public in 1937, the 4,200 foot suspension bridge stood at a height of 746 ft (227 meters) upon completion.

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Photograph of the Christmas Tree Inn, San Francisco, California, circa mid 1900s

Date

1935 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

An image of two extensions of the Christmas Tree Inn based on structures from children's folk tales. On the left is a building modeled after "The Three Little Pigs" and adorned with the character cutouts of a wolf and pigs. To the right, enclosed by a white picket fence, lies a building designed after "Cinderella."

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Photograph of Ida Conklin Hubbard and others, circa late 1800s to early 1900s

Date

1880 to 1939

Description

Ida Conklin Hubbard (back, far left); Fleming Ballew Hubbard (back, center); Carey Snow (front, center); and Maud Large (front, far right) posing for a photograph in an unknown location.

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Photograph of Las Vegas Police, Las Vegas, late 1800s - early 1900s

Date

1870 to 1930

Description

A group photo of the Las Vegas Police Force, including Tatt E. Smith (unspecified) and others on steps of police station.

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