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Original townsite homes, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
Original townsite homes make up the core of downtown Henderson's older neighborhoods. Built in 1942, the homes were designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.
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Original townsite homes with Las Vegas skyline, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
The Las Vegas skyline can be seen in the distance with original townsite homes making up the core of downtown Henderson's older neighborhoods. Built in 1942, the homes were designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.
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Eldorado Casino sign with moutains, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
A sign for the Eldorado Casino on Water Street in downtown Henderson towers over the small town layout as seen from the City of Henderson parking garage.
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Downtown Recreation Center, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
The Downtown Recreation Center and city pool along West Basic Road in downtown Henderson with Black Mountain in the background.
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Original townsite homes, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
Original townsite homes and apartments sit along West Basic Road in downtown Henderson across from the government complex. Built in 1942, the homes were designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.
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Original townsite home next to modern multi-story development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
The original townsite home at 207 Water Street is overshadowed by modern multi story development along the business corridor in downtown Henderson. Built in 1942, the home was designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.
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Original townsite home, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
An original townsite home sits along West Basic Road in downtown Henderson. Built in 1942, the home was designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.
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Original townsite home, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
An original townsite home at 19 West Basic Road in downtown Henderson. Built in 1942, the home was designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.
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Original townsite home reflected in widow of business housed in a townsite home, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
An original townsite home is reflected in the window of Bonnie's Floral Boutique at 117 W. Atlantic Ave in downtown Henderson. Built in 1942, the buildings were designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II. After the city's incorporation in 1953, several of the homes were converted to businesses like Bonnie's.
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Original townsite home, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
Original townsite homes along West Atlantic Avenue in downtown Henderson. Built in 1942, the house was designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.
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