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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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Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc.

Identifier

PH-00230

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc. contains photographs of the construction of Basic Magnesium Inc.'s plants and buildings from 1941 to 1942. The photographs primarily depict aerial views of the plant site and various buildings, including the administration building, tent camp, chlorination buildings, electrolysis facilities, electrical distribution systems, and warehouses. The photographs also depict Lake Mead and the early buildings in Henderson, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Boulder City, Nevada, March 22, 1935

Date

1935-03-22

Description

The distant, grayscale view of residences located in Boulder City, Nevada. This particular angle was is directed towards the Lake Mead reservoir.

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Nevada Test Site protest sign: photographic slide

Date

1977 to 1991

Description

From the Sister Klaryta Antoszewska Photograph Collection (PH-00352). Written on sign: "Sagebrush Alliance Las Vegas Nevada".

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Charles Rozaire Collection on Tule Springs, Nevada

Identifier

MS-00100

Abstract

The Charles Rozaire Collection on Tule Springs, Nevada (1950-2005) contains photographic slides of various archeological sites across Clark County, Nevada, the majority of which were taken at the Tule Springs archaeological site. The collection also contains Rozaire's files documenting the excavation investigations at Tule Springs which include Rozaire's writings, newspaper clippings, programs, and photocopied articles regarding Tule Springs.

Archival Collection

Students in front of the Luning School in Nevada: photographic print

Date

1919 to 1920

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.A. Bradshaw Family (Goldfield-Tonopah). The school comprised grades one through eight. Standing on the top step, far left, is Francis Bradshaw and next to him is Albert Bradshaw (in bib overalls).

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