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Jackpot Crossing Casino wall mounted signs, Carson City, Nevada

Date

2016 (year approximate) to 2020 (year approximate)

Description

View of the Jackpot Crossing Casino during the day with lit neon.

1897 N Edmonds Dr, Carson City, NV 89701


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Dickover, LaPorta, Ivary, Engel, and Van Waganen being sworn in as city officials: photographic print

Date

1957-12-13

Description

Henderson City Government. Judge Henderson swearing in the newly-elected Henderson City Council (May 27, 1953). L-R: Paul Dickover, Lou LaPorta, John Ivary, Bill Engel (later replaced by Joe Linn), and N.D. Van Waganen. These officials were chosen as a result of the first city election - this started the new city on its way.

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Cartoon of the Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- A cartoon postcard of the Bucket of Blood Saloon in Virginina City, Nevada. "I'm out on a H--- of a time! In the Bucket of Blood Saloon. When I can't stand, tie this to my buttonhole --- steal my pocketbock --- wind my watch --- sponge my clothes --- Kick my ---- and Ship me home!"

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Slide of the City Center Motel and its neon signs, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the City Center Motel in Reno and its neon signs. Site Name: City Center Motel (Reno, Nev.)

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Photographs of Ron Lurie as City Commissioner at events and presentations, 1979-1981 and undated

Date

1979 to 1981

Archival Collection

Description

Group of photographs of Commissioner Ron Lurie at events, and presenting awards, plaques, and proclamations to citizens and friends of the City of Las Vegas. This group of images includes many photographs of Lurie with Mayor Bill Briare, and with notable Las Vegans including Woodrow Wilson and Ruby Duncan. There are also several images of the installation of a traffic light at an intersection.

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Photograph of the East Wye separating road, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1935

Date

1934 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of two vehicles traveling down a truck route near East Wye road, which has a pathway to Boulder City branching out from its side. Transcribed onto the larger sign presumably pointing towards Boulder City: "Boulder City Every Accommodation." Transcribed onto the smaller sign: "Left - Boulder City 1 (mile); Left - Las Vegas 25 (miles); Straight - Truck Route."

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Photograph of the East Wye separating road, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1935

Date

1934 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a lone vehicle traveling down a truck route near East Wye road, which has a pathway to Boulder City branching out from its side. Transcribed onto the larger sign presumably pointing towards Boulder City: "Boulder City Every Accommodation." Transcribed onto the smaller sign: "Left - Boulder City 1 (mile); Left - Las Vegas 25 (miles); Straight - Truck Route."

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Photograph of hospital building remodeling, Boulder City (Nev.), September, 1937

Date

1937-09

Description

Forma Six Companies Hospital being remodeled for an administration building, For B.D.R.A. Sept. 1937.

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Bureau of Reclamation Administration Building in Boulder City, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1961-04-06

Description

From the Morgan Sweeney Photograph Collection (PH-00228). Bureau of Reclamation Administration Building in Boulder City, Nevada October 5, 1955.

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