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The District, Henderson, Nevada, 2018 January 14

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UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
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Collection Number: PH-00394
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
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The District, Henderson, Nevada, 2018 January 14

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File

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00394
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Photographs of the Development of the Las Vegas Valley, Nevada
Box/Folder: N/A

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A sidewalk surface at the Ascaya development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-05

Description

Instead of traditional concrete sidewalks, paths in the Ascaya luxury home development are surfaced with rock sourced and crushed on site and affixed with stabilizing agents giving walkways a more natural feel. Infrastructure for Ascaya, carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, was completed with materials mined from the site.

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Rainbow Club and Casino, Henderson, Nevada, 1980

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File

Archival Collection

North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada
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Collection Number: PH-00277
Collection Name: North Las Vegas Library Photograph Collection on North Las Vegas, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 26

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Ascaya development without homes, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Ascaya touts its views of the Las Vegas Valley and its natural surroundings to sell its custom home lots. Carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, Ascaya is a custom luxury home development within the City of Henderson. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site.

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Townsite homes in Henderson, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1942 (year approximate) to 1943 (year approximate)

Description

From the Dow Metals Photograph Collection (PH-00260)

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Stones used a barriers in Ascaya, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

Looking northwest towards the Las Vegas Strip, stones placed as barriers line Epic View Court in Ascaya, a luxury home development carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada. The project's infrastructure was built completely with materials mined on site and all major improvements were installed prior to beginning sales.

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Ascaya development prior to home construction, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-12

Description

Luxury home lots await buyers in the Ascaya development. Infrastructure for Ascaya, carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, was completed with materials mined from the site.

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Home contruction begins at the Ascaya development, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-05

Description

A new home under construction at the Ascaya development as seen from Boulderback Drive. Infrastructure for Ascaya, carved into the McCullough Mountain range in Henderson, Nevada, was completed with materials mined from the site.

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Installation of a radio tower, Henderson, Nevada, 1954 March

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Archival Collection

Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada
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Collection Number: PH-00254
Collection Name: Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada
Box/Folder: Folder 01

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