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Photograph of the 988 caterpillar loader towing mole and conveyor to the tunnel portal used on the Las Vegas River Mountain Project, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1968-1971

Date

1968 to 1971

Description

A front view taken from above of the outlet portal showing the 988 caterpillar loader towing mole and conveyor to the tunnel portal. The first stage of construction was completed between 1968-1971, and is comprised of a main aqueduct, a 3.78 mile tunnel through the River Mountains, eight pumping plants, and 31.4 miles of pipeline. This stage has a peaking capacity of 26.7 million cubic feet of potable water per day. The second stage enlarged the first stage system by expanding some of the existing facilities. New features included five pumping plants, the second barrel to the main aqueduct, and about 30 miles of pipeline and laterals with surge tanks, regulating tanks, and other delivery facilities. In conjunction with this stage, the State of Nevada enlarged and modified the Alfred Merritt Smith water treatment facilities to accommodate additional water supplies. The River Mountains Tunnel was constructed to full capacity in the first stage, and the Saddle Island intake facilities were oversized to accommodate both stages. The aqueduct system has a peaking capability of 53.4 million cubic feet of water per day. The River Mountains Tunnel was constructed during the first stage to accommodate second stage expansion. It is 3.78 miles long and was excavated through the River Mountains, which lie between Las Vegas Valley and Lake Mead. The concrete-lined tunnel has an inside diameter of 121.5 inches, and a maximum capacity of 608 cfs. The SNWA also constructed a larger tunnel, parallel to the River Mountains Tunnel for further expansion. The River Mountains Tunnel is used to convey raw water from Lake Mead to the River Mountains Water Treatment Facility that SNWA constructed near Henderson, NV. The River Mountains Facility, which began delivering treated water in October 2002, treats up to 300 million gallons of water per day, and was designed so it can expand to meet Southern Nevada's needs. In the future, the River Mountains facility will be able to treat up to 600 million gallons of water a day. This facility provides additional reliability and capacity to Southern Nevada's municipal water treatment and distribution capabilities.

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Florida news reports on the Stardust and showgirl-branded Western Pacific Airlines plane: video, 1997 June 22

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

"Las Vegas Style" local news segment on Branscombe Richmond (musician, actor, stuntman) ahead of a performance at the Stardust Hotel and Casino. Interview shows Richmond and news reporter inside a suite at the Stardust, and some clips of Richmond performing. Richmond explains the types of music he performs, and how opportunies have arisen over time, including a performance with Wayne Newton. Tom McGillen appears, who is opening for Richmond at the Stardust. He describes his act, and promote the upcoming apperance at the Stardust. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486.

Archival Collection

Stardust Resort and Casino Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00515
Collection Name: Stardust Resort and Casino Records
Box/Folder: Digital File 00, Box 033

Archival Component

Ironworkers and classified workers at Frontier Hotel, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 07 (folder 1 of 1), image 22

Date

1991-08-07

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

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Frontier Strike: boiler makers rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 15 (folder 2 of 3), image 22

Date

1991-08-15

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image

Frontier Strike: boiler makers rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 15 (folder 3 of 3), image 22

Date

1991-08-15

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

Image

Frontier Strike: boiler makers rally, Culinary Union, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1991 August 15 (folder 1 of 3), image 22

Date

1991-08-15

Description

Arrangement note: Series I. Demonstrations, Subseries I.A. Frontier Strike

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Photograph of Frank Eaton ("Pistol Pete"), Eva Gillhouse, and a man, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, April 22, 1952

Date

1952-04-22

Description

Frank Eaton ("Pistol Pete"), Eva Olenna Blood Ruff Gillhouse, and an unidentified individual sitting together on a couch and holding hands in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Mack, Jerome, Royal Palms Motel, 3660 Las Vegas Blvd. So.; parcels: S3, T22, R62, S6, T22S, R62E; So. 5th St. tract; land across from Dunes, 1964-1965

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00177
Collection Name: Elmo C. Bruner Architectural and Real Estate Appraisal Records
Box/Folder: Box 84

Archival Component