The Las Vegas skyline as seen from a hilltop north of town near the Apex Industrial Park.

The Las Vegas skyline as seen from a hilltop north of town near the Apex Industrial Park.

Tourist cross the Las Vegas Strip in front of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino. Pedestrian safety has been improved over the years, but remains an issue where elevated walkways have not been installed.

Photographed as part of the UNLV Special Collections and Archives' Building Las Vegas collecting initiative started in 2016. This photo is part of a series documenting the construction of the Madison Square Garden (MSG) Sphere at the Venetian Resort, also know as Sphere Las Vegas.

A North Las Vegas city council meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the people pictured on the podium include: North Las Vegas Councilman Dan Mahoney; Councilman Wendell Waite; Professor Al Johns; and Mayor Bud Cleland. From left to right, David Causey and City Manager Clay Lynch can be seen sitting at the table. Professor Johns was discussing annexation with the council.

Stamp on verso: "Donna Michelle Porter Photography Las Vegas NV (702) 222-8306." Handwritten on verso: "Jan Jones." At the time the photograph was taken Jan Jones Blackhurst was known as Las Vegas, Nevada Mayor Jan Laverty Jones.

Stamp on verso: "Donna Michelle Porter Photography Las Vegas NV (702) 222-8306."