Winter scene in front of Polin's Store, owned by Harry Polin. Photograph originally dated "Ca 1960" with inscription "Winter scene - Tonopah, Nev." on front. Storefront reads "Stationary Candy Polin's Soda Fountain," "Polin Bros," and "Cigars & Tobacco."
Drilling contest, Tonopah, Nevada, July 4, 1903. There is an inscription on the back of the photo: "Residents watch a drilling contest on the corner of Main and Brougher. These contests, as well as races, tug-of-wars and baseball games were an important part of all early holiday celebrations." There is a date stamp: February 1980.
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series VI. Tonopah, Nevada -- Subseries VI.C. Hooper Family. Johnny Pass, George Anderson, Doc Moore (Albert’s uncle), Pedro Pigeon, Albert Hooper, and Johnny Reed (identified from left to right).