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Photographic postcard of Badwater Basin, Death Valley (Calif.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Badwater basin in Death Valley. The top sign in the photograph reads, "Bad water-279.6 feet below sea level, lowest point in Western Hemisphere." Stamped on the back of the photograph is, "Natural Color Card from Kodachrome. A Mike Roberts color production. Berkley California. Desert Supply Company, Las Vegas, Nevada."

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Photograph of Death Valley (Calif.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Scenic view of Death Valley. The back of the photograph/postcard reads, "167- Death Valley from Dante's View in the Black Mountains of Southern California. Bad water in the flat lands of Death Valley can be seen from Dante's view in the Black Mountains of Southern California" and "Color Card Kodachrome reproduction by Mike Roberts Studios. Berkley 4, California."

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Photograph of a groundbreaking ceremony, Las Vegas (Nev.), June 5, 1963

Date

1963-06-05

Description

Groundbreaking ceremony for a buildings designed most likely by Harry H. Whiteley. The two individuals holding shovels are Pat Boone (left), and Nevada Governor Grant Sawyer (right).

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Photograph of Las Vegas Convalescent Center and manuscript description, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Opening ceremony of the Las Vegas Convalescent Center, operated by the United Convalescent Hospital, with a manuscript describing the opening ceremony. Street Address: 2832 Maryland Parkway

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Photograph of a sculpture at the Hoover Dam, 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Close up photograph of a sculpture at Hoover Dam. There are rocks and boulders in the background. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969.

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Photograph of City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

City of Las Vegas Rehabilitation Farm designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. This photograph was taken sometime between 1950-1969. Site Name: City of Las Vegas, Nevada Rehabilitation Farm

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Photograph of the Las Vegas City Jail, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s

Date

1950 to 1959

Description

Exterior view of the Las Vegas City Jail. This jail was designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associates, Architects, and Engineers. There are several cars parked outside of the jail.

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Photograph and sketch of the Culinary Workers Union Local #226 Building, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1960s

Date

1960 to 1969

Description

An architect's sketch of the proposed remodeled culinarys union building by Harry Hayden Whiteley Architects & Engineers and a photograph of the remodeled building. Site Name: Culinary Workers Union Local 226 (building) (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1630 South Commerce Street

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Photograph of Crestwood school, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1952-1969

Date

1952 to 1969

Description

Crestwood School additions designed by Harry Hayden Whiteley & Associates. The back of the photograph reads, "Photo by Ken Jones Las Vegas Sun, Las Vegas, Nevada". This photograph was taken sometime between 1952-1969. Site Name: Crestwood Elementary School (Las Vegas, Nev.) Street Address: 1300 Pauline Way

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Photograph of a house, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950-1969

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Unidentified house in Las Vegas designed by Harry H. Whiteley and Associated Architects & Engineers.

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