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Film transparency showing aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1940s

Date

1931 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An aerial view of Boulder City.

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Photograph of Ragtown near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

A northeast view of Ragtown, also known as Williamsville, located on both the shore of the Colorado River near Black Canyon and the on outskirts of Boulder City, Nevada.

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Slide of a historic marker, Virginia City, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

A picture of a historic marker near Virginia City with details about the revitalization of the city and Comstock Lode.

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Slide of a historic marker, Virginia City, Nevada, circa 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

A picture of a historic marker near Virginia City with details about the revitalization of the city and Comstock Lode.

Image

Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, and Lake Mead, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing an aerial view of Boulder City. The outlines of the small city are distinctively marked by the stark contrast between the city's greenery and the surrounding desert. In the far distance, the shores of Lake Mead can be seen peaking out from behind the mountains. Note: Bits of the airplane from which the image itself was taken can be seen in the upper right corner of the photograph.

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Carson Nugget marquee sign, Carson City, Nevada

Date

2020

Description

View of the marquee for the Carson Nugget during the day with unlit neon.

507 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701

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Aerial photograph of dormitories, Boulder City (Nev.), 1933

Date

1933

Description

View of completed dormitories/camp for engineers. Beginnings of streets and homes of Boulder City, NV. Photo taken from "Water Tower Hill."

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Las Vegas Board of City Commissioners Records Regarding Water Supply

Identifier

MS-00055

Abstract

The Las Vegas Board of City Commissioners Records Regarding Water Supply (1927-1940) include correspondence, resolutions, petitions, application for a permit, and newspaper clippings. The records concern water shortages in the City of Las Vegas, Nevada due in part to wasteful water usage and many of the documents refer to City Ordinance No. 247. Several items are signed by Walter R. Bracken, Vice President and Agent of the Company, and A. M. Folger, Assistant Agent.

Archival Collection

Photograph of a house, Carson City, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date

1920 to 1929

Description

Exterior of a house in Carson City. Advertising signs appear on the side of the house, suggesting the lower story may be a business.

Image

Film transparency showing an aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s

Date

1930 to 1949

Archival Collection

Description

An aerial view of Boulder City, Nevada.

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