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Delta Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with image says, "Interior of the Old-Delta Saloon: one of the finest remaining historic landmarks of Virginia City, the Delta is the home of some of the finest remnants of those bustling, burly days. The 'Suicide Table' is possibly the most memorable due to its infamous reputation."

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Photograph of the Butterfields, Atlantic City (N.J.), October 1954

Date

1954-10

Description

Georgia and Spencer Butterfield at the American Bankers Association in Atlantic City, New Jersey, October 1954.

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Photograph of construction of a water tank in Boulder City, circa 1931

Date

1931 to 1935

Description

Construction of a water tank in Boulder City.

Transcribed Notes: Written on back: "3-13-31; Reservoir tank to supply Boulder City - Tanks on hill above Boulder City"

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Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada

Identifier

PH-00071

Abstract

The Bureau of Reclamation Photographs of the Hoover Dam and Boulder City, Nevada depict the construction of the Hoover (Boulder) Dam and the development of Boulder City, Nevada from 1869 to 1974, with a bulk of the materials dating from 1929 to 1940. The photographs primarily depict the construction operations in Black Canyon, including digging tunnels, pouring concrete, building the power plant, and inspections by Bureau of Reclamation engineers. The photographs also depict Boulder City, including schools, workers, and dormitories. The collection also includes photographs of St. Thomas, Nevada, Lake Mead, Nelson’s Landing, Nevada, and an archaeological excavation near Lake Mohave, Nevada.

Archival Collection

The Brass Rail in Virginia City, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with image says, "The Brass Rail has the oldest roulette wheel in Nevada with slot machines and other gaming for your pleasure. Beautifying their back bar is a lovely collection of gold and ruby glasses over 200 years old, and some artifacts of the early days in Virginia City."

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Photograph of an airplane, Boulder City (Nev.), 1934-1952

Date

1934 to 1952

Description

An airplane from Boulder City Airport that's in landing position. On the plane it says "Boulder Dam Route."

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Photograph of Lake Mead Lodge, Boulder City (Nev.), 1940s

Date

1940 to 1949

Description

Aerial view of Lake Mead Lodge in Boulder City, Nevada. Photograph taken by the Bureau of Reclamation, Boulder City, Nevada. Site Name: Lake Mead Lodge (Boulder City, Nev.)

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Film transparency of Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1936

Date

1931 to 1936

Archival Collection

Description

An image of Nevada Way, a street in Boulder City. Cars are parked outside of various stores lining the street, such as a photography shop, a cafe and gas stations. A white sign attached to a lamppost directs visitors to Hoover Dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.

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