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Film transparency of Lakeview Point, Lake Mead, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of visitors surrounding the Dr. Elwood Mead dedication plaque at Lakeview Point with cars parked nearby. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time when the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name. The original home of the plaque, the viewing point provides visitors with a unique sight of the lake from the reservoir's outskirts.

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Film transparency of boats and boat landing, Hemenway Harbor, Lake Mead, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a boat landing at Hemenway Harbor on Lake Mead. Parked cars are visible on the shore of this man-made reservoir.

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Film transparency of cars parked near Hemenway Harbor, Lake Mead, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of cars parked on the shore near a boat landing at Hemenway Harbor on Lake Mead.

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Film transparency of transmission lines, Lake Mead, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a man standing next to a transmission line that connects to Hoover Dam. Located near Lake Mead, the transmission line is surrounded by desert and small shrubs.

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Film transparency showing a boat on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1945

Date

1935 to 1945

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a powerboat named "Paiute" at the shore of Lake Mead. Parked nearby on the beach is a car with signage that probably reads, "Grand Canyon Airlines Inc," and another small boat.

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Photograph of a Packard, Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, circa 1952-1969

Date

1952 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Three women are presenting a man in a Packard with a sign announcing Packard Hawk Official Car for the Tournament of Champions. The Sands pool is in the immediate background.

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Photograph of Jen Miller exiting her car, Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas circa 1952-1960s

Date

1952 to 1969

Archival Collection

Description

Jen Miller exiting a car with the assistance of the Sands valet.

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Photograph of exterior of the Aqueduct, Sands Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, 1963

Date

1963

Archival Collection

Description

An image of the exterior of the Aqueduct at the Sands Hotel and Casino, which was designed by Julius Gabrielle. It was finished in pink and white tile and concrete. It was 275 feet in length, three stories tall, and it had 83 rooms. There were ten suites averaging 1600 square feet with the furnishings costing $18,000 to $22,000. Several of the suites included a private swimming pool and were rented for $115 a day.

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Photograph of men water skiing on Lake Mead, circa 1935-1950

Date

1935 to 1950

Archival Collection

Description

A shot of ten men water skiing from the same boat on the beach area of Lake Mead.

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Film transparency showing the Winged Figures of the Republic statues at Hoover Dam, circa late 1930s

Date

1936 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of a man standing in front of the Winged Figures of the Republic statues and dedication plaque at Hoover Dam.

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