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Slide of the Elko Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Elko Motel at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the motel reads: "Elko Motel, Vacancy." The smaller yellow sign reads: "Best Bed In Town, TV, Seniors Budget, Queens, Family Units."

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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 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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Slide of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1976

Date

1976

Description

The aerial view of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, looking north through the center mall.

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Photograph of Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1980s

Date

1980 to 1990

Description

Mizpah Hotel, Tonopah, Nevada, in its heyday. Site Name: Mizpah Hotel (Tonopah, Nev.)

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Photograph of the Valley of Fire, Nevada, circa 1920s-1930s

Date

1920 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

The Stocker family visiting the Valley of Fire, fifty miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada.

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