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Photograph of the prayer dedication for the signing of the Hoover Dam bill, December 1928
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Archival Collection
Description
A large gathering of people near the dam site praying in thanks for the passage of the bill authorizing the construction of Hoover Dam
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Prayer of thanks for signing of Boulder Dam Bill"
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Postcard showing Old Fort Callville near Las Vegas, before 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Colorized photograph of Fort Callville on the banks of the Colorado River.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of postcard: "Fort Collville (sic) on the Colorado above the Hoover Dam was established in early days as a trading post and terminus for river boats plying up the river from the gulf to this point. The old fort will be entirely under water when the lake is formed by the construction of Hoover Dam."
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Photograph of two males standing next to Las Vegas Springs, before 1915
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Two boys or men holding rifles and standing next to one of the Las Vegas Springs
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Photograph of a man standing next to an artesian well, circa early 1900's
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Man standing next to an artesian well with the Sheep Mountains in the background. Top right corner of photo had been torn off; photo restored by Annie Sattler.
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Photograph of a man sitting near an artesian well, circa early 1900's
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Man sitting next to an artesian well
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Man sitting near artesian well, probably Old Ranch"
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Aerial photograph of the Colorado River, Hemenway Wash, and the site of Boulder City, before 1930
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of the Colorado River, Hemenway Wash, and the site of Boulder City
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Aerial photograph of Railroad Pass, Nevada, before 1930
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Railroad Pass looking south, U.S 93 and U.S. 95 can be seen as dirt roads.
Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back of photo: Glenn A. Davis Photographer
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas and surrounding valley, circa 1920
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas looking west.
Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back of photo: Glenn A. Davis Photographer
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Photograph of Indian Springs from the hill behind it
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Three men on horses looking over Indian Springs
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Photograph of two unidentified women on the bridge at Indian Springs, Nevada, circa 1930.
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Two women standing on the bridge that spans over the creek at Indian Springs, Nevada.
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