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Letter from W. T. Stewart (Las Vegas) to Las Vegas Land and Water Company (Las Vegas), January 1, 1951
Date
1951-01-01
Archival Collection
Description
Stewart notified the Las Vegas Land and Water Company that unless water was provided or the rent lowered, he would terminate the lease and vacate the property.
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Photograph of Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, 1905
Date
1905
Archival Collection
Description
The Hotel Las Vegas tent in Las Vegas, Nevada. The handwritten inscription on the back reads, "Hotel Las Vegas, built by Las Vegas Trading Company in 1905. It was located on North Main St. between Stewart St. and the creek, across from Woodards Downtown Camp on ground later occupied by Elwells Warehouse. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored, in Los Angeles, ready to be bolted together, upon arrival in Las Vegas. Hotel had twenty rooms; floor space was 40 by 130 feet. Kitchen and dining room are seen next door to hotel in right. The hotel was managed by Charles P. Squire. Photo by Eddy Gillette 1905."
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Photograph of Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce billboard, Las Vegas, 1950s-1960s
Date
1950 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Two unidentified men posing beside a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce billboard on Highway 91, now the Las Vegas Strip, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The billboard reads: "It takes 2 - your chamber of commerce, and you, to produce prosperity and progress."
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Photograph of Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, 1966
Date
1966
Archival Collection
Description
An exterior view of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to William Reinhardt, W 23-3-4, August 4, 1949
Date
1949-08-04
Archival Collection
Description
Discussion of Fire Underwriters report of fire protection in Las Vegas. While the water company was not obliged to comply with its findings, their response would have a direct impact on the insurance rates for businesses.
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Photograph of the annual "Turkey Trot" at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s - early 1960s
Date
1955 to 1964
Archival Collection
Description
The annual "Turkey Trot" held at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. A crowd of people stand behind a rope as they watch a group of unidentified boys follow behind a turkey.
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The Wheel of Rotary Las Vegas Rotary Club newsletter, August 18, 1949
Date
1949-08-18
Archival Collection
Description
Newsletter issued by the Las Vegas Rotary Club
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