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Photograph of steamshovel working on the road to the Hoover Dam construction site, circa 1931
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Steamshovel working on the road to the Hoover Dam construction site looking east over the Colorado River.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 4-18-31
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Photograph of construction of a water tank in Boulder City, circa 1931
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Construction of a water tank in Boulder City.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: "3-13-31; Reservoir tank to supply Boulder City - Tanks on hill above Boulder City"
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Photograph of men laying sewer pipe in Boulder City, circa 1931
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Laying a sewer line in Boulder City.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 10-12-31
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Photograph of a Union Pacific tour-bus on Highway 93, Nevada, circa 1933
Date
Archival Collection
Description
A Union Pacific tour-bus in a pullout overlooking Hemenway Wash off Highway 93.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 9-20-33
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Photograph of Russell well, May 15, 1922
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Russell artesian well
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on front: Russell Well[s], May 15, 1922; Handwritten on back: Taken by Julian Anderson
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Aerial photograph of the Las Vegas Strip, circa 1975
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas Strip, looking north from MGM Grand Hotel and the Dunes.
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Aerial photograph of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1977
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of UNLV. Also showing part of Las Vegas north of the university. Photograph follows Maryland Parkway north from about Tropicana Avenue. Both downtown Las Vegas and North Las Vegas can be seen in the distance.
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Strip, 1952
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas Strip, 1952, from the Flamingo Hotel looking north. Downtown Las Vegas can be seen in the distance.
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Aerial photograph of Twin Lakes/Lorenzi Park. Las Vegas, 1965
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Twin Lakes/Lorenzi Park in 1965.
Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back: Photos by Ken Jones
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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.
Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'
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