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Original townsite homes with Las Vegas skyline, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph
Date
2016-10-19
Archival Collection
Description
The Las Vegas skyline can be seen in the distance with original townsite homes making 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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Letter from Walter R. Bracken (Las Vegas) to W. M. Jeffers, May 20, 1942
Date
1942-05-20
Archival Collection
Description
Explanation of why Las Vegas Land and Water Company had undercharged users by almost $900 the previous year.
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