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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, an American bachelor in Europe in Zurich, Switzerland, 1900
Date
1900
Archival Collection
Description
An American bachelor in Europe, in 1900, Ed Von Tobel, Sr., founder of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company in Las Vegas, is shown in this picture relaxing at the home of his cousin, Henry Von Tobel, in Zurich, Switzerland. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of the McWilliams Las Vegas town site, circa May, 1905
Date
1905-05
Archival Collection
Description
McWilliamsville. (Las Vegas)
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Photograph of the First State Bank, Las Vegas, circa 1900s.
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
The First State Bank was the first banking institution in Las Vegas. (neg. only)
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Photograph of a wagonload of lumber from Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas, circa 1900s.
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Wagonload of lumber from Ed Von Tobel Lumber Co. Clark Forwarding Co., owned and operated by Ed W. Clark and Charles C. Ronnow, hauled the lumber and supplies. Physical object has an insert containg additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. inpsecting the loading of a wagon carrying supplies to the Bullfrog Mining District, Las Vegas, circa 1904-1915
Date
1904 to 1915
Archival Collection
Description
Ed Von Tobel, Sr. inspects the loading of a wagon carrying supplies to the Bullfrog Mining District, part of the early-day lumber business of Von Tobel and his partner, Jake Beckley, ca. 1904-1915. Physical object has an insert containg additional biographical information.
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Photograph of Jake Beckley, partner with Ed Von Tobel, Sr., next to supply wagon, LAs Vegas, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Jake Beckley, partner with Ed Von Tobel, Sr., is shown next to supply wagon on its way to one of the mining camps of the Rhyolite or Beatty Districts. Physical object has an insert containg additional biographical information.
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Photograph of a building supply yard, Las Vegas, fall 1905
Date
1905
Archival Collection
Description
Supply yard located just west of the 500 block on So. Main St., fall 1905.
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Photograph of three men having a picnic, possibly Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Three young men picnicking at week-end retreat built by Ed Von Tobel, Sr. and partner Jake Beckley. Shown left to right: 1) unidentified 2) Floyd Francis 3) Jake Beckley. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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Photograph of three men sitting in front of a cabin, possibly Nevada, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Three young men sitting in front of cabin built by Von Tobel, Sr. and Beckley for a weekend retreat. Floyd Francis (right), a long-time Von Tobel employee is the only identified person in this photo.
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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. exploring a mining claim, Las Vegas Region, circa 1900s
Date
1900 to 1909
Archival Collection
Description
Ed Von Tobel, Sr. and (possibly) Tony Felix on an exploring trip for mining claims in mountains surrounding Las Vegas. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.
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