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Slide of Davin's Liquor Store, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of Davin's Liquor Store located in Elko, Nevada. The neon sign advertising the store reads: "Davin's Liquors Cocktails, Sporting Goods, Cafe; Slots." To the right of Davin's Liquor Store is Rose's Chapel of Love wedding chapel. The blue lettering on the chapel reads: "Rose's Chapel of Love Weddings; Town With A Heart: Heart of Nevada." A line of cars is parked along the street located in front of the buildings.

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Slide of the Wagon Wheel Hotel, Wells, Nevada, circa 1940

Date

1939 to 1941

Description

An image of the exterior of the Wagon Wheel Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign hanging off of the side of the building reads: "Wagon Wheel Hotel, Cafe." Painted on another side is the text: "Steam Heated Baths in all Rooms." A sign advertising the Chevron Gas Station can be seen in the background. Site Name: Wagon Wheel Hotel (Wells, Nev.)

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Slide of the El Rancho Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

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 El Rancho Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of the El Rancho Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign near the top of the photo depicts an animated man with a slot machine, while the neon yellow sign located just above the entrance door reads: "El Rancho Hotel, Bar - Casino." Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Wells, Nev.)

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Slide of El Rancho Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the neon sign for the El Rancho Hotel located in Wells, Nevada. The red and white sign reads: "El Rancho Hotel; Cafe, Bar, Casino." Site Name: El Rancho Hotel (Wells, Nev.)

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Slide of the Wells Hotel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

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 Wagon Wheel Motel, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the exterior of the Wagon Wheel Motel located in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign advertising the motel's business reads: "Wagon Wheel Motel." On the smaller, yellow sign: "Casino Package, Color T.V., Low Rates." Site Name: Wagon Wheel Motel (Wells, Nev.)

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Slide of the Hyde Drive Inn, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Hyde Drive Inn located in Wells, Nevada. The orange and white neon sign beside the building reads: "Hyde Drive Inn; Trailer Parking." Site Name: Hyde Drive Inn (Wells, Nev.)

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Slide of Stinker's Gas, Wells, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of Stinker's Gas station in Wells, Nevada. The neon sign above the gas pumps has a skunk posing beside the words: "Self-Serv Fuel Stop." Aztec Truck Repair shop can be seen in the distance. A sign to the far right of the photo greets incoming customers.

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Slide of Fremont Street and Second Street, Las Vegas, circa 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

A black and white daytime view of Second and Fremont Streets in downtown Las Vegas, including neon signs for the Golden Nugget, Hotel Apache, Eldorado Club, and the Boulder Club.

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