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Original townsite homes, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-19

Description

Original townsite homes make up the core of downtown Henderson's older neighborhoods. Built in 1942, the homes were designed as temporary housing for workers employed at the Basic Magnesium Inc. manufacturing facility constructed during World War II.

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Hotel El Rancho Vegas menu, World War II era

Date

1939 to 1945

Description

Note: Back of menu is extensively scribbled on in orange pencil. At bottom of menu "By OPA regulation our ceilings are our highest prices from April 4, 1943 to April 10, 1943." Menu includes facts about the Basic Magnesium Plant Restaurant: El Rancho Vegas Location: On Highway 91, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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