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Photograph of Las Vegas Convention Center interior, Las Vegas, 1966
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Archival Collection
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Las Vegas Sun Photographs
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The Las Vegas Sun Photographs depict significant events in Las Vegas, Nevada from 1948 to 1989 that were covered by the newspaper. The photographs partially document the gubernatorial, senatorial, mid-term, and local elections in Nevada in 1982. The photographs also include protests by African Americans for better wages and renters for fair housing practices, McCarran Airport, protests against the Nevada Test Site, the Las Vegas Strip and downtown Las Vegas, hotels and casinos, political events, parades, dedications of buildings, and aerial photographs of the city. The photographs also depict politicians during campaign events and fundraisers, including President Ronald Reagan; U.S. Senators Howard Cannon, Pat McCarran, Chic Hecht, Paul Laxalt, and Harry Reid; Nevada governors Mike O'Callaghan and Robert List; and Lieutenant Governor Bob Cashell.
Archival Collection
Film transparency of the Las Vegas Grammar School and Las Vegas High School, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1931
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Archival Collection
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Vegas Ink Tattoo parlor on the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Archival Collection
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The "Vegas Strong" heart sculpture along the walkway at the Las Vegas Community Healing Garden, looking south-southeast in Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph
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Archival Collection
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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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Neon signs of Vegas Vic and Vegas Vickie: postcard
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Las Vegas High School Rhythmettes, Las Vegas, 1959
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Archival Collection
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Postcard of Las Vegas Evening Review Journal newsboys, Las Vegas, 1930
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of the pool and pond at the El Rancho Vegas (Las Vegas), 1950s
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Archival Collection
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Guests relaxing at the pool and near the pond at the El Rancho Vegas. Stamped on original: "Las Vegas News Bureau. Las Vegas, Nev. - P.O. Box 28. Photographers: Don English. Jerry Abbott. Joe Buck. Milt Palmer."
Site Name: El Rancho Vegas
Address: 2500 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Architectural drawing of additions to the Mather residence, Las Vegas, Nevada, site plan, floor plan and details, October 14, 1975
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Archival Collection
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Site plan of the existing structure and additions to the Mather residence in Las Vegas, Nevada, including floor plans and details for a garage and additional bedroom. Included are the garage floor plan, drawings of the front exterior and entry elevations, and details for a skylight and the patio ceiling. "Date: 14 Oct. 1975, revisions: 15 Oct. 1975."
Site Name: Mather residence
Address: 2800 Cowan Circle;
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