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Postcard depicting an aerial view of the Las Vegas area as envisioned after the completion of Hoover Dam
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of postcard: "Visualization of the Las Vegas District, Clark County Nevada, after completion of the Boulder Dam on the Colorado River Black Canyon Site"
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A man sitting on the remains of Robert Bunker's car in St. Thomas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Remains of a swanky (once) car with a right-handed drive. This car was owned by Robert Bunker, now living in Las Vegas. Mr. Bunker's nephew is Congressman Bunker."
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A group of men dismantling a house and loading the fruits of their labors on a truck. The waters of the rising Lake Mead are in the foreground.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "a party of salvagers are almost too late in dismantling the last of the St. Thomas residences. (c. 1942) (photo by E. Edwards)"
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Bound proposal for Thunderbird expansion including artist's conceptions, site map, and drawings of main architectural elements. This project was not built. Folder on last page marked "additional criteria" is empty.
Site Name: Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 2755 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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People playing bingo in the Frontier Club. Stamp on back of photo: "Not for Reproduction, Positively no release, Vegas Studio & Camera Supply, Las Vegas, Nevada, Glenn A. Davis, Photographer."
Site Name: Frontier Club
Address: 117 East Fremont Street
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