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Photograph of Cyril Wengert and artist's rendering of Southern Nevada Power Co. offices, February 1961
Date
1961-02
Archival Collection
Description
Cyril Wengert with an artist's rendering of the Southern Nevada Power Company offices. On the bottom of the photograph is, "Cyril S. Wengert Building, Southern Nevada Power Company Las Vegas, Nevada" and "Welton Becket & Associates Walter Zick & Harris Sharp Associated Architects Engineers."
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Photograph of a traditional holiday, Las Vegas (Nev.), December 1, 1966
Date
1964-12-01
Archival Collection
Description
A "traditional holiday" featuring, from left to right, Lottie Wengert, Marian Carlson, Dr. Julius Jensen, and Corille Jensen. They are celebrating in formal attire. This photograph was taken on December 1, 1966.
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Photograph of Tyee boat, Lake Mead, late 1930s to early 1940s
Date
1935 to 1945
Archival Collection
Description
People are sitting and enjoying the ride of this boat owned by the Lake Mead Boat Company. Ward Lindquist is steering the ship and is the captain of the ship. The back of the boat reads, "'Tyee' Lake Mead."
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Photograph of people in Nevills Expedition boat, Colorado River, late 1930s to early 1940s
Date
1935 to 1945
Archival Collection
Description
Three people sit in a row boat somewhere along the Colorado River, near Lake Mead. On the side of the boat are the words, "Sandra" and "Nevills Expedition".
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Photograph of a ground-level view of the back side of Hoover Dam and water towers, 1936
Date
1936
Archival Collection
Description
A label at the bottom of the photo: "1936 ground level view of back side of dam showing full height of water towers."
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Photograph of Clark County House, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1920s-1930s
Date
1920 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
View of Clark County Court House from the lawn outside. The court house was built in 1914. Inscribed on the photo is "Oakes, Court House Las Vegas." Site Name: Clark County Court House, Las Vegas (Nev.)
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Photograph of Union Pacific Railroad depot time capsule plaque, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940
Date
1940
Archival Collection
Description
Time capsule plaque placed at the opening of the Union Pacific Depot in 1940. It was opened in 1970 when the depot was razed to make space for the Union Plaza Hotel. The plaque reads: "Las Vegas, Nevada, Passenger Depot, Union Pacific Railroad. H. L. Gogerty, Architect. Ryberg Bros, Builders. Erected 1940. Elev. 2027.8."
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Photograph of school children dressed for Helldorado, Las Vegas (Nev.), early 1940s
Date
1940 to 1943
Archival Collection
Description
Students at the Las Vegas [Grammar] School dressed in various costumes for the Helldorado Days festival. Site Name: Las Vegas Grammar School (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of school children dancing, Las Vegas (Nev.), late 1930s
Date
1936 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
School children dancing on the lawn at Las Vegas [Grammar] School, 4th and Bridger Streets. Site Name: Las Vegas Grammar School (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 401 South Las Vegas Boulevard
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Photograph of school girls during physical education class, Las Vegas (Nev.), late 1920s
Date
1927 to 1929
Archival Collection
Description
School girls lined up in rows during a physical education class at Las Vegas High School. Site Name: Las Vegas High School (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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