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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-04-12

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard from the Mirage to Harrah's Hotel and Casinos. Pedestrian overpasses have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.

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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-04-12

Description

Tourists cross Las Vegas Boulevard from the Mirage to Harrah's Hotel and Casinos. Pedestrian overpasses have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.

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Photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. receiving an award, 1971

Date

1971

Description

Black and white photograph of Sammy Davis, Jr. receiving the Entertainer of the Year award in 1971. Stamped on back: Las Vegas News Bureau Las Vegas, Nevada Convention Center 23566 Don English, Joe Buck, John Cook, Gary Angell, Jim Borrup, Jerry Abbott, Milt Palmer, Wolf Wergin, Tony King.

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Photograph of construction at the Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company, Goldfield, Nevada, circa 1907-1908

Date

1907 to 1908

Description

The Goldfield Consolidated Mining Company under construction in Goldfield, Nevada. The structures and surrounding area are covered with snow. The mining company was formed in 1907 and the mill was constructed late in the year and began processing ore in early 1908. The company was formed by George Nixon and George Wingfield. The mill continued running until 1918 when the company ceased operation.

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Letter from C. A. Earle Rinker to his mother January 3, 1907

Date

1907-01-03

Archival Collection

Description

Rinker writes about a hometown wedding, his salary and living conditions, a railroad strike, and gambling and drinking.

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The Nugget banner, lettering, and roof mounted signs, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1946 (year approximate) to 1949 (year approximate)
1980 (year approximate) to 1985 (year approximate)
1986

Description

Exterior views of the Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, NV before and after remodeling. Images shown range from 1940, the early-mid 1980s, and 1986. Photos taken at night.

129 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101


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Hacienda Hotel lettering, marquee, and man riding horse signs, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1950 (year approximate) to 1959 (year approximate)
1980 (year approximate) to 1989 (year approximate)

Description

Exterior view of the Hacienda Hotel during the day and at night, including a shot of the horse sign in a graveyard. Dates range from the1950's and the 1980's.


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