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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920
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Archival Collection
Description
Artesian well located approximately 4 (four) miles from Las Vegas, on a ranch. Water was used for irrigation.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back of postcard: "March 6, 1920 This is a well 4 miles from Las Vegas. the valve could be opened wide but it is regulated to let out just enough water for irrigating this is the best well in valley. sure some pressure they first drill down and case the hole and have a gusher water well. the man that owns this ranch has one of the finest in this sections Mr. Russell from Ohio."
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Photograph of advancing waters of Lake Mead, Nevada, 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Looking east at Hugh Lords' garage and the Valley of Fire from the advancing waters of Lake Mead.
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Photograph of dwelling at Lost City, 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
A restored Indian house at Lost City showing the lake only a few feet away.
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Photograph of Mormon Temple Rock in the Las Vegas Wash, 1907
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Mormon Temple Rock in the Las Vegas Wash, 1907.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: "Mormon Temple Rock, 1907, Vegas Wash"
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Photograph of Mormon Butte in the Las Vegas Wash, 1907
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Mormon Butte in the Las Vegas Wash, 1907.
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Photograph of Las Vegas Wash, May 1933
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Las Vegas Wash in 1933
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back of photograph: Vegas Wash - May - 1933
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Photograph of plow at Indian Frank's place, Colorado River, 1907
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Plow and other agricultural implements in a field near the Colorado River.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: Old homemade plow etc. at Indian Frank's place, Colorado River 1907.
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Photograph of the original Googie style Flamingo front entrance (Las Vegas), late 1940s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
View of the original front of the Flamingo Hotel and Casino.
Site Name: Flamingo Hotel and Casino
Address: 3555 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Photograph of the exterior front and side of the Pair-O-Dice Club (Las Vegas), 1930s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Exterior of the Pair-O-Dice nightclub, located on Highway 91 in Las Vegas, between 1931 and 1938. 'Nite Club' and 'Dine & Dance' are painted on the front wall, and the name of the club can be partially seen on the building's roof. The building's façade is finished in the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
Site Name: Pair-O-Dice Club
Address: 3120 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Film transparency of the front exterior of the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), circa 1950s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Daytime view of the Sands neon sign, and porte-cochère as seen from Las Vegas Boulevard. Danny Thomas, Holger & Dolores, Norman Brooks and Red Norvo are featured on the marquee.
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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