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HSST pitch for Las Vegas: video

Date

1989-12-13

Description

Video begins by discussing traffic congestion and growth in Las Vegas and on the Strip, then proposes HSST as a solution. The video describes and HSST (High Speed Surface Transport), a magnetic levitation public transportation system, and discusses why and how it could be adopted in Las Vegas. Original media U-matic, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From The Production Company Audiovisual Collection (MS-00930) -- Digitized audiovisual material file.

Moving Image

Slide of the Sahara sign, Las Vegas, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Night view of the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Located at 2535 Las Vegas Boulevard South on the Las Vegas Strip, the Sahara was open from 1952 to 2011 and was had a Moroccan-inspired design.

Image

Photograph of the North Las Vegas Lions Club members, North Las Vegas, Nevada, June 29, 1972

Date

1972-06-29

Description

North Las Vegas Lions Club holds "Salute to Clergymen", North Las Vegas, Nevada, June 29, 1972. Pictured L-R: Eugene Echols, James Seastrand, John P. Levendis, an unidentified man, and Mort Karsh.

Image

Evolution of a Black Community in Las Vegas: 1905 - 1940

Date

1981

Description

Essay by Roosevelt Fitzgerald exploring the history of the black community in Las Vegas from its founding in 1905 through the 1930s.

Text

Dawn view of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada

Date

2016-10-12

Description

The Las Vegas skyline as seen behind Sun City MacDonald Ranch from the City View Trail in Henderson.

Image

Las Vegas Black Historical Society Records

Identifier

MS-00101

Abstract

The Las Vegas Black Historical Society Records (2005-2009) document the organization's history including correspondence, meeting agendas and minutes, bylaws, articles, a corporate charter, and use agreements. Also included is a Proclamation from Nevada State Senator Steven Horsford regarding the Second Annual Gathering of the Las Vegas Black Historical Society on January 27, 2007.

Archival Collection

Film transparency of two unidentified Las Vegas High School football players, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930

Date

1928 to 1932

Description

Two unidentified Las Vegas High School football players, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930.

Image

Film transparency of two unidentified Las Vegas High School football players, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930

Date

1928 to 1932

Description

Two unidentified Las Vegas High School football players, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1930.

Image

Vegas World: Stratosphere Tower - crane: video

Date

1993-09-07

Archival Collection

Description

Las Vegas, Nevada newscasts discussing the removal of a disabled crane near Vegas World. Original media VHS, color, aspect ratio 4 x 3, frame size 720 x 486. From the Bob Stupak Professional Papers (MS-01016) -- Professional papers -- Audiovisual material -- Digitized audiovisual clips file.

Moving Image

Man at Las Vegas Valley Zoo, Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, 1976

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00277
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 25

Archival Component