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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Valley Water Project, early phase, circa 1970

Date

1970 (year approximate)

Description

Aerial view of the Las Vegas Valley Water Project. Construction might be part of the Leonard R. Fayle reservoir and pumping station

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D Street near the historic Westside school, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

An entrance marker on D Street near Washington Avenue welcomes drivers to the historic West Las Vegas neighborhood near the Westside School.

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Cyril S. Wengert Building: photographic print

Date

1978

Description

From the Historic Building Survey Photograph Collection (PH-00345). Cyril S. Wengert Building, 4th and Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Photograph of Pueblo Grande de Nevada, circa mid to late 1920s

Date

1925 to 1929

Description

An archeological investigation at Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as "Lost City," near Overton, Nevada.

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Trucks bringing concrete from the mixing plant: photographic print

Date

1933-07-22

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Trucks hauling two 2-cubic-yeard buckets, bringing concrete from the mixing plant. (duplicate of #0120 0033)

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Interior view of the spillway at Hoover Dam in Arizona: photographic print

Date

1935-01-02

Description

From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). View inside Nevada spillway tunnel.

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Victoria and Brad Babich oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00095

Abstract

Oral history interview with Victoria and Brad Babich conducted by Claytee D. White on November 22, 2013 for the Boyer Early Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, the Babich couple describe their family histories and life in Las Vegas, Nevada during the mid-twentieth century. Brad Babich discusses his father's work in the gaming industry of Las Vegas, the prevalence of organized crime in the city, the influence of Howard Hughes and the federal government, and other aspects of Las Vegas history. He also talks about nuclear weapons tests at the Nevada Test Site and the health problems some employees acquired there. The two talk about recreational activities of the time, as well as the entertainers that performed on the Las Vegas Strip. Other topics of discussion include race relations in Las Vegas, casino history, and changes that have occurred over the years in the city.

Archival Collection

Sands Hotel and Casino, 1989 May 30

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: site plans, floor plans and building sections.

Archival Collection

Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00439
Collection Name: Gary Guy Wilson Architectural Drawings
Box/Folder: Roll 460

Archival Component

Proposed Tower expansion, 1985 January 8

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes: interior elevations, exterior perspectives, site plans, and floor plans.

Archival Collection

Martin Stern Architectural Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00382
Collection Name: Martin Stern Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Roll 019

Archival Component