Materials depict Las Vegas, Nevada from 1904 to 1973 as it related to the Union Pacific Railroad. The photographs primarily depict early Las Vegas buildings, including Fremont Street, the Arizona Club, the Mormon Fort, and the Hotel Nevada. The photographs also depict Union Pacific officials meeting with Las Vegas officials, including the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. Finally, the photographs depict the Union Pacific depots in Las Vegas.
Dirt road in the desert is blocked off by chains. A sign next to the closure reads: "Keep Out Closed Area." Inscription with image says: "Ruins of T&T water tower and station may survive at Soda Springs near Baker, California."