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Photograph of men in suits sitting around table, Tonopah (Nev.), 1930-1950
Date
1930 to 1950
Archival Collection
Description
Three suited men with ties sit in chairs around a small table, "probably at Tonopah Club." Identified from left to right: "1. Pete Fabbi, owned Progressed Bakery 2. Bill Thomas, Sheriff, 3. Unknown." Site Name: Tonopah Club
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Photograph of Las Vegas Grammar School teachers, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1920-1941
Date
1920 to 1941
Archival Collection
Description
Las Vegas Grammar school teachers pose in front of the Las Vegas School. It appears as if there are some children posing in front of the school as well. This photograph was taken sometime between 1920-1941. Site Name: Las Vegas Grammar School (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Nevada's First Atomic Bomb float, Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1951
Date
1951 to 1952
Archival Collection
Description
Women in bathing suits sit on a parade float with the words "Nevada's First Atomic Bomb" written on the side and a fake mushroom cloud behind them. The first atomic detonation at the Nevada test site was January 27, 1951. This is possibly the Helldorado Days festival parade.
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Photograph of Caesars Palace convention area, Las Vegas, 1966-1969
Date
1966 to 1969
Archival Collection
Description
Panoramic view of Caesars Palace convention or meeting center during set-up, showing tables, a portable bar, the carpet and ceiling fixtures. A truck, a moving van, an elevated work platform and a helicopter are inside. Site Name: Caesars Palace (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of people outside of the First State Bank of Las Vegas (Nev.), 1905
Date
1905
Archival Collection
Description
Three buildings visible in McWilliams' Townsite. The center building is occupied by the First State Bank of Las Vegas and Kuhn's Mercantile. The building on the right is the U.S. Post Office. The building on the left is unidentified.
Site Name: First State Bank (Las Vegas, Nev.)
Site Name: First State Bank (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge under construction, Nevada-Arizona border, September 9, 2009
Date
2009-09-09
Archival Collection
Description
Photographer's notes: "With the arch complete and self-supporting, the cable stays were detached from the arch. View from Arizona, south side of bridge, morning, September 9, 2009." Site Name: Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
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Photograph of Barry Ashton and others during a dance rehearsal, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1970s
Date
1970 to 1979
Archival Collection
Description
From left to right: Barry Ashton, Barry Ashton Dancers company manager Harvey (surname unknown) and unidentified female dancers. This was during a production of the Barry Ashton Dancers, possibly at the Stardust Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Site Name: Stardust Resort and Casino
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Slide of the El Rancho Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the exterior of the El Rancho Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The white neon sign above the entrance of the building reads: "El Rancho Hotel; Bar - Casino." Varying advertisements hang in the business' windows. Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Wells, Nev.)
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Slide of the Wells Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the rooftop sign for the Wells Hotel in Wells, Nevada. The white neon sign reads: "Wells Hotel Cafe, Bar + Casino." Another advertisement on the front of the building reads: "Country Mouse; Gifts, Candy, Florals." Site Name: Wells Hotel (Wells, Nev.)
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Slide of the Reno Arch, Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s
Date
1980 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the Reno Arch. The sign hanging over the street reads: "Reno; The Biggest Little City In The World!" Automobiles with their headlights on crowd the street while neon signs advertising other businesses are visible in the background. Site Name: Reno Arch (Reno, Nev.)
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