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Photograph of a woman sitting on a porch chair, North Las Vegas (Nev), circa 1930

Date

1929 to 1931

Description

Mrs. Craig sitting on the porch of the Taylor Ranch (Boulderado (Taylor) Ranch (Kiel Ranch)). Site Name: Kiel Ranch (North Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of a statue, Hoover Dam, approximately 1934-1936

Date

1934 to 1936

Description

One of The "Winged Figures of the Republic" statues. The winged figures are 30 feet high and located at the top of the Hoover Dam. Site Name: Hoover Dam (dam)

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Photograph of a rendering of the Hacienda (Las Vegas), 1951-1956

Date

1951 to 1956

Description

Artist's conception of the proposed Hacienda resort complex rendered in color.
Site Name: Hacienda
Address: 3590 Las Vegas Boulevard South

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Photograph of John Batchelor and others, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1961

Date

1961

Description

John Batchelor posing with others in Boulder City, Nevada. The caption provided with the image reads: "Mayor John Batchelor of Boulder City (center) expresses Boulder City's hopes for Proton Accelerator for Eldorado Valley to Dr. Rodney L. Cool, Associated Director, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Herbert E. Grier, President, Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation, who recently visited the proposed sites adjacent to Boulder City for the benefit of the Atomic Energy Commission. Mayor Batchelor and Boulder City delegation accompanied the team of five and officials of Southern Nevada Industrial Foundation, E.G. & G. and other agencies seeking placing of the $300 million project in this area. This picture was taken at the proposed site in Eldorado Valley just before the five experts boarded the plane with Pat Head of the Colorado River Commission to complete their reconnaissance."

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Topographic map of Frenchman Flat quadrangle, Nevada, 1960

Date

1960

Description

'Mapped, edited, and published by the Geological Survery in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission. Control by USGS, USC&GS, USCE, and Atomic Energy Commission. Topography from aerial photographs by photogrammetric methods. Aerial photographs taken 1959. Field check 1960.' Scale 1:24,000 polyconic projection (W 116°00'00"--W 115°52'30"/N 36°52'30"--N 36°45'00"). Series: 7.5 minute series (topographic). Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Filing title: Frenchman Flat, Nev. Contour interval 20 feet. opography rom . Includes quadrangle location map. Interior--Geological Survey
For sale by the U.S. Geological Survey

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Photograph of Steve Wynn with Heidi Sarno and others, 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Archival Collection

Description

Steve Wynn (left) at a podium at Caesars Palace. Heidi Sarno at far right, others unidentified. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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Photograph of Steve Wynn with Heidi Sarno and others, 1980s

Date

1980 to 1989

Archival Collection

Description

Steve Wynn (left) at a podium at Caesars Palace. Heidi Sarno at far right, others unidentified. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard

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