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Businesses on Jackson Avenue in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

Businesses and vacant lots line Jackson Avenue in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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Businesses on Jackson Avenue in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

Businesses and empty lots line Jackson Avenue in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

Image

Businesses on Jackson Avenue in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

Dixon's Barber Shop at 413 Jackson Avenue in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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Businesses on Jackson Avenue in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

The Tokyo Casino on the corner of Jackson Avenue and E Street in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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Businesses on Jackson Avenue in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

Dixon's Barber Shop at 413 Jackson Avenue in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

Image

Businesses on Jackson Avenue in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

Dixon's Barber Shop at 413 Jackson Avenue in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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Dianna and Gerald Davis oral history interview

Identifier

OH-03764

Abstract

Oral history interview with Dianna and Gerald Davis conducted by Claytee D. White on May 6, 2021 for African Americans in Las Vegas: a Collaborative Oral History Project.

Gerald Davis was falsely arrested on a Sunday afternoon in October 1969, leading to a three-day riot in the Black Westside community of Las Vegas. The Davis' discuss this event as well as their respective backgrounds and past experiences living in Las Vegas, including the businesses they supported, the places they visited, and their employment history.

Subjects discussed include: 1969 riot; Jackson Ave; Officer Arrington; Westside School; and Charles Wyatt

Archival Collection

Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church at 1100 D Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

The Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church at 1100 D Street in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining the road with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church at 1100 D Street, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

The Greater New Jerusalem Baptist Church at 1100 D Street in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining the road with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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Churches along Madison Avenue in the Historic Westside neighborhood, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-10-26

Description

The Just Faith Apostolic Ministries at 311 Madison Avenue in the West Las Vegas neighborhood. Revitalization efforts include restoring the Historic Westside School and lining D Street with trees in an effort to bring business and residents back to the neighborhood.

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