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Brochure for Tropical Estate Homes in Paradise Palms development, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1963-1966

Date

1963 to 1966

Description

Eight page sales brochure from the mid-1960s for Tropical Estate homes located in the Paradise Palms development in Las Vegas, Nevada. Inlcudes front exterior elevation illustrations and floor plans for four different model ranch-style houses, list of features and map of area. "Another development by Vallee"--p. 2. "Exclusive agent:Round-Up Real Estate"--p. 8.
Site Name: Paradise Palms (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Architecture Period: Mid-Century Modernist

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Map of Clark's Las Vegas Townsite, Lincoln County, Nevada, May 10, 1905

Date

1905-05-10

Description

Scale: 1" = 100'. 1 map ; 28 x 22 cm. Verso of map is an announcement of the auction to be held May 15, 1905, for lots in the Las Vegas townsite. Pricing and lot information is included, as well as specials for railway tickets to Las Vegas from Los Angeles and Salt Like City. Las Vegas Land and Water Company

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Judy and Harry Campbell oral history interview

Identifier

OH-02853

Abstract

Oral history interview with Judy and Harry Campbell conducted by Stefani Evans and Claytee D. White on October 04, 2016 for the Building Las Vegas Oral History Project. In this interview, Judy discusses her early life in St. John’s, Newfoundland and her move to Ottawa, Canada. Harry discusses his upbringing in Ogden, Utah and his initial interests in architecture. He recalls moving to Las Vegas, Nevada to work for architect Julius Gabriel, construction planning for the Four Queens, and planning for the home of Jerry Mack. Later, Judy talks about her move to Boulder City, Nevada in 1974, her involvement in interior design, and her initial interests in residential real estate. Later, Harry recalls his work with the construction planning of federal court rooms, working with Las Vegas architects, and the process of becoming a licensed architect. Lastly, Judy and Harry talk about the development of Lake Las Vegas.

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Gas station with single family homes in the background, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2017-08-25

Description

As the Summerlin masterplanned development ends at South Hualapai Way and West Sahara Avenue, development changes from lushly landscaped sidewalks and multifamily housing transitions to a more traditional Las Vegas development pattern including this Rebel ARCO gas station placed across the street from large single family housing on the Summerlin side.

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