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Stewart family real estate documents
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Stewart family real estate documents
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Architectural drawing of additions to pavilion at Zion National Park, Utah, sections, January 11, 1926
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Sections of pavilion building at Zion National Park, Utah: merchandise and curio store (looking east); longitudinal section "A-A" through center of building; lecture and recreation hall (looking east); transverse section "B-B" through center of building (looking north); longitudinal section "C-C" trhough kitchen (looking east); transverse section "D-D" through lecture hall. Scales as shown. "Dr. by W.L. Hin." "As constructed. 15782-G. Sheet no. 7. Job no. 348. Date 12/12/25." "Recommended by D.R. Hull per T.C. Unit, Landscape Eng. N.P.S. Approved by Stephen T. Mather, Director, N.P.S." "Rev. 1/11/26."
Site Name: Zion National Park (Utah)
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Blueprint map showing proposed new 12" well and pipe line changes at water springs, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920
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Sands Hotel & Casino (Las Vegas, Nev)
The Sands Hotel opened in Las Vegas, Nevada in December 1952. A controversial group of investors fronted by Texas gambler and oilman Jake Freedman and New York nightclub boss Jack Entratter built what was considered at the time one of the world’s most lavish hotels and a showcase Las Vegas resort. Freedman purchased the property itself for $15,000 and spent $600,000 on the construction. The Sands was designed by Googie California architect Wayne McAllister.
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Photograph of pondwater overflow at Whitney Ranch, circa 1950
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Archival Collection
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Overflow from a pond that was constructed to catch rain water on the Whitney Ranch.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten collection note on back: overflow from pond handmade; Notes on photo sleeve: 'Overflow from pond (handmade) at Whitney Ranch. Pond was constructed to catch rainwater.'
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Photograph of man and woman standing in front of building, St. Thomas, 1935-1938
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Archival Collection
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Lorraine and her father standing in front of the shell of a building, probably Hannig's Ice Cream Parlor, in antediluvian St. Thomas. Handwritten on bottom left corner: St. Thomas Nev.
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Aerial photograph of Lorenzi Park, 1965
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Archival Collection
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Aerial view of Lorenzi Park.
Transcribed Notes: 'Written on back of photo: Twin Lakes area - aerial photo; Notes on attached sheet: 1965. Ken Jones, photographer, must be credited.'
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Photograph of the remains of a post office and Harry Gentry's Store in St. Thomas, 1945
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Archival Collection
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Remains of the post office and Gentry store with the receding water of Lake Mead in the background
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "General view of resurrected town of St. Thomas. This photograph was shot looking toward Mormon Mesa. The lowered waters of Lake Mead can be seen in the middle of the photo."
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Photograph of a St. Thomas resident standing near dry hedges, 1945
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Archival Collection
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Hedges in St. Thomas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Hedges planted by prosperous residents of St. Thomas. The trees in this photograph were under more than 50 feet of water for a period of about 7 years."
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Photograph of the Perkins family sightseeing in St. Thomas, 1945
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Archival Collection
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The Perkins family sightseeing in St. Thomas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Left to right, Mr. John F. Perkins' daughter, Mrs. Whitmore; his son Jack; and Mr. John F. Perkins, looking at the foundation of the former schoolhouse of St. Thomas. Both Jack and his sister went to school there."
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