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Photograph of a building, Ralston (Nev.), 1906-1928

Date

1906 to 1928

Description

Abandoned building, possibly a railroad station, in Ralston, Nevada.

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Photograph of railroad station remains, Gold Center (Nev.), 1906-1928

Date

1906 to 1928

Description

Remains of T&T (Tonopah and Tidewater) railroad station at Goldcenter, Nevada.

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Mary Griffith Toleno Photograph Collection

Identifier

PH-00021

Abstract

The Mary Griffith Toleno Photograph Collection contains photographs of Nevada from approximately 1875 to 1964. The materials include photographs of Fort Churchill, the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, the New York Mine in Silver City, Virginia City, buildings in Lovelock, Nevada, and locations in Carson City, Nevada and Reno, Nevada. The materials also include photographs of the Griffith family and friends.

Archival Collection

Tonopah and Tidewater Engine No. 9: photographic print

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.G. Reidhead Family. Beatty Mountain is visible in the background. 

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Water tank belonging to the Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad: photographic print

Date

1937 to 1939

Description

From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.G. Reidhead Family. The man in the foreground has been identified as Mr. Hilton.

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Film transparency of a railroad yard, Las Vegas, 1913

Date

1913

Description

Black and white image of a railroad yard in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Film transparency of a railroad yard, Las Vegas, 1913

Date

1913

Description

Black and white image of a railroad yard in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Film transparency of a railroad yard, Las Vegas, 1913

Date

1913

Description

Black and white image of a railroad yard in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Supplemental agreement (blanks not filled) between Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad and partner companies and the Las Vegas Water District, C. L. D. No. 11362-1, 1954

Date

1954

Archival Collection

Description

The purchase contract for the Las Vegas Land and Water Company allows for the contract to be annulled if its bonds are not sold by December 31, 1953. This contract rescinds that deadline, allowing as much time as needed for the sale of the bonds. Agreement that all parties will ignore the provision that any party can terminate the agreement if the bonds do not sell by May 1, 1954.

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Transcript of interview with John F. Cahlan by Radmila Radovich, February 27, 1980

Date

1980-02-27

Description

John Cahlan (1902-1988) is interviewed by Radmila Radovich about the beginning of Las Vegas, including the role of the Union Pacific Railroad and its need for water. Cahlan discusses the changes in Las Vegas over time, including the evolution of the Western Air Express station to Nellis Air Force Base, as well as his concerns for the future of Las Vegas.

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