An auction held May 15-16, 1905 to sell lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. A group of men and women stand on and around a covered wooden platform outdoors. The auctioneer stands to the left of center at the front of the platform. The decision to auction lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite was not made until May 10, 1905. Auctioneer C.O. Whittemore was the president of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company.

Telegram from William Hood to E. G. Tilton, January 26, 1905

Sheet 3 of 6 sheets. San Pedro, Los Angeles, & Salt Lake Railroad employees' cottages. Details for four and five room cottages, Las Vegas, Nevada. Includes various scales, details, and sections. The cottages were built by the Las Vegas Land and Water Company between 190-?-07.
Caption: S.P., L.A. & S.L. R.R. employees cottages, Las Vegas, Nevada, details (for four & five room cottages)