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Photograph of Hoover Dam downstream, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

Downstream side of Hoover Dam showing the electric generators and lines that create hydroelectric power. The Colorado River reaches right up to the Dam's wall. Photograph by Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada.

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Slide of the Hiway 50 Motel sign, Carson City, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the neon sign for the Hiway 50 Motel, located in Carson City, Nevada.

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Photograph of basement stairway, Boulder City (Nev.), January 10, 1938

Date

1938-01-10

Description

Foot of stairway in basement room of Boulder City Museum. Camera is facing east (approximation).

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Photograph of construction at headquarters building, Boulder City (Nev.), 1930-1940

Date

1930 to 1940

Description

Construction workers stand at the entrance of the National Park Service Headquarters in Boulder City, Nevada.

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Photograph of camp buildings and covered walkways, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

Camp Williston building and a covered walkway area sit in the desert of Boulder City, Nevada.

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Photograph of Bullion Car, Carson City (Nev.), 1880-1910

Date

1880 to 1910

Description

Railroad car sits on tracks. Inscription with photo reads: "Car #13, the famed Bullion Car, which hauled millions in bullion out of the Carson Valley above Genoa V&T Station in Virginia City. It was called the 'Julia Bullett' after the Comstock's most noted lady of the night."

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