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Pedestrian traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-04-12

Description

Tourists walk in the area near the Mirage Hotel and Casino as others cross Las Vegas Boulevard above traffic. Pedestrian overpasses have become a popular way of keeping tourists safe and traffic flowing on the Strip, but their expense and footprint make them difficult for all locations. Moving pedestrians along the Strip safely has become a major effort over the years.

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Photograph of assembly of the neon sign in front of the Las Vegas Club (Las Vegas), 1948

Date

1948

Description

Workers assemble the vertical neon sign in front of the Las Vegas Club while people pass underneath.
Site Name: Las Vegas Club
Address: 18 East Fremont Street

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Photograph of metal framework for the neon sign for the Las Vegas Club (Las Vegas), 1948

Date

1948

Description

Framework for the Las Vegas Club Sign on Fremont Street. The back of the Pioneer Club sign is seen in the background.
Site Name: Las Vegas Club
Address: 18 East Fremont Street

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Film transparency of the Las Vegas Day train ride, Las Vegas, circa 1980

Date

1980

Description

Elbert Edwards and his family at the Las Vegas Day train ride in Las Vegas, Nevada. The sign pictured here provides historical information for the city Calville, which is now covered by Lake Mead.

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Photograph of City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969. Site Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Rehabilitation Farm

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Welcome to Las Vegas flag mounted pylon sign, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

Unknown year

Description

The sign reads "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada," image is taken during the day.

5200 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89119


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Las Vegas Valley as seen from Lone Mountain, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-11

Description

View of the Las Vegas Valley as seen from the top of Lone Mountain.

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Las Vegas Valley as seen from Lone Mountain, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-05-11

Description

View of the Las Vegas Valley as seen from the top of Lone Mountain.

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Newspaper, Las Vegas Review, July 27, 1923

Date

1923-07-27

Description

Reports desert thunderstorm damage in Las Vegas

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Music themed guard rail along the walkway at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden, looking north-northwest in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2019-03-04

Description

Following the October 1, 2017 killing of 58 people at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival on the Las Vegas Strip, the Las Vegas community responded in a variety of ways. Envisioned by activists and built by volunteers, the City of Las Vegas established the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden at 1015 S. Casino Center Boulevard to honor the victims and give family members and the community a place to gather to remember.

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