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Fremont Valley Inn: Fremont Valley, California, 1958 January 13

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

This set includes drawings prepared for California Land Development Co. (client).

Archival Collection

Homer Rissman Architectural Records
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Collection Number: MS-00452
Collection Name: Homer Rissman Architectural Records
Box/Folder: Flat File 159

Archival Component

Robert Kesterson oral history interview

Identifier

OH-01012

Abstract

Oral history interview with Robert Kesterson conducted by James M. Greene on October 24, 1974 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Kesterson offers an overview on life in Boulder City, Las Vegas, and Henderson, Nevada. He also discusses land development.

Archival Collection

Photograph of Ernest J. Becker Jr., Las Vegas, May 28, 1976

Date

1976-05-28

Description

Ernest J. Becker, Sr., Las Vegas home builder and land developer.

Image

Kenneth Johann oral history interview

Identifier

OH-00949

Abstract

Oral history interview with Kenneth Johann conducted by Gloria Banks on March 01, 1980 for the Ralph Roske Oral History Project on Early Las Vegas. Johann discusses the origin of his business and early land prices in Southern Nevada. Johann also explains the history of his investments and how land development progressed in Las Vegas, Nevada from the 1950s onward.

Archival Collection

Mindy Unger-Wadkins oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02479

Abstract

Oral history interview with Mindy Unger-Wadkins conducted by Barbara Tabach on October 28, 2015 for the Southern Nevada Jewish Heritage Project. Unger-Wadkins discusses her childhood in Las Vegas, Nevada, working in Yucca Mountain, Nevada Power, land development with her brothers, and her leadership in the Jewish community.

Archival Collection

Barry W. Becker oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02084

Abstract

Oral history interview with Barry W. Becker conducted by Barbara Tabach on June 04, 2014 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods--an Oral History Project of Ward 1. Becker recalls the growth of Las Vegas, Nevada and the changes made from when he initially came in the 1970s. Becker then discusses meeting numerous people in various occupations associated with land development. He also recalls watching the neighborhoods growing and spreading out through the Las Vegas Valley.

Archival Collection

Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs

Identifier

PH-00302

Abstract

The Toni and Wilbur Clark Photographs depict Las Vegas, Nevada casino owner and land developer Wilbur Clark and his wife Toni from 1910 to 1975. The photographs primarily document Wilbur and Toni Clark at the Desert Inn, the hotel and casino Wilbur co-owned. The photographs also depict him with politicians and entertainers, and Wilbur and Toni Clark’s house in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Photograph of P. A. "Pop" Simon, circa 1940s-1960s

Date

1940 to 1969

Description

Portrait of P.A. "Pop" Simon, land developer and mining tycoon, who purchased and developed the land north of Las Vegas for Western Air Express Field, which would later become Nellis Air Force Base.

Image

The Genovese Family oral history interviews

Identifier

OH-02079

Abstract

Oral history interviews with the Genovese Family conducted by Shirley Emerson on August 20, August 29, September 05, and September 13, 2013 for the West Charleston Neighborhoods: An Oral History Project of Ward 3. In these interviews, the Genoveses (Robert, Ann, Joseph, Patrick, and David) discuss their lives in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1963. The family discusses the growth and development of Las Vegas and Robert and Anne's home in McNeil Estates. They talk about Robert’s career as a musician, the city’s recession in 1964, and the influence of organized crime in Las Vegas. Joseph recalls the development of Henderson and Boulder City, Nevada, his career in land development, and local government in the 1970s and 1980s. Later, Patrick discusses Las Vegas’ dependency on gaming industry taxes and the need for industry diversification. He talks about the lack of government investment in public goods, public education challenges, and water supply issues. Lastly, David recalls public school integration, attending a sixth grade center, and what it was like when the Nevada Test Site conducted nuclear explosions.

Archival Collection