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Slide of Eldorado Casino sign, Henderson, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

Night view of the Eldorado Casino located at 140 South Water Street Henderson, Nevada. Originally the Wheel Casino, the Eldorado Casino was opened in 1962 and is now owned by Boyd Gaming Corporation.

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Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00254

Abstract

The Henderson Public Library Photograph Collection on Henderson, Nevada (approximately 1940-1988) depicts life and growth in Southern Nevada. The collection documents the growth of Henderson, Nevada through images of Basic Magnesium Incorporated, housing throughout the area, and events. The documentation of Basic Magnesium Incorporated, its activites, personnel, and buildings from 1942 through 1944 is prominent in this collection.

Archival Collection

Brian Jones Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerial Photographs

Identifier

PH-00413

Abstract

The Brian Jones Collection of Henderson, Nevada Aerial Photographs contain 107 4"x6" photographic prints of Henderson, Nevada and the surrounding area from approximately 1997 to 2002 taken by longtime Las Vegas, Nevada photographer Brian Jones. Images depict the construction of residential areas, roads, and commercial buildings. Other images include the Green Valley community, Galleria at Sunset Mall, St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Titanium Metals Corporation (TIMET), and Henderson City Hall. Lastly, there are images of parking lots, industrial areas, and airport runways in Henderson and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Archival Collection

Aerial photograph of plants and foundries in Henderson, Nevada, circa 1963

Date

1962 to 1964

Description

Aerial photograph of the plants in Henderson, Nevada, including American Potash.

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Paseo Verde Drive, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-02-03

Description

Developers of Green Valley Ranch used this power easement as both open space and a barrier between single family housing and the adult assisted living facility of Merrell Gardens (right) as seen along Paseo Verde Parkway near Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Nevada.

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Tyler Stanger at Ascaya, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-06-13

Description

UNLV University Libraries architectural intern and graduate of the UNLV School or Architecture Tyler Stanger looks over and photographs the Ascaya development. 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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Paseo Verde Drive, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-02-03

Description

Two large community parks like this one, Paseo Verde Park, line Paseo Verde Parkway near Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Nevada. The thoroughfare, which provides the backbone for the Green Valley Ranch development, also includes a recreation/community center, The Pavilion (a major entertainment venue), and a library.

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Paseo Verde Drive, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-02-03

Description

Two large community parks like this one, Paseo Verde Park, line Paseo Verde Parkway near Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Nevada. The thoroughfare, which provides the backbone for the Green Valley Ranch development, also includes a recreation/community center, The Pavilion (a major entertainment venue), and a library.

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Paseo Verde Drive, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-02-03

Description

Two large community parks like this one, Paseo Verde Park, line Paseo Verde Parkway near Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Nevada. The thoroughfare, which provides the backbone for the Green Valley Ranch development, also includes a recreation/community center, The Pavilion (a major entertainment venue), and a library.

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Paseo Verde Drive, Henderson, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2018-02-03

Description

Two large community parks like this one, Paseo Verde Park, line Paseo Verde Parkway near Valle Verde Drive in Henderson, Nevada. The thoroughfare, which provides the backbone for the Green Valley Ranch development, also includes a recreation/community center, The Pavilion (a major entertainment venue), and a library.

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