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The Ponderosa Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Ponderosa Hotel and Casino in Reno, Nevada named for an elegant fir tree adapted to this mountain country.

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Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Artistic rendition of Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The postcard reads, "I, Caesar, present my palace of pleasure..."

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Sierra Sid's in Sparks, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Inscription with postcard reads: "A collage postcard of Sierra Sid's featuring all of Nevada's famous gaming action, 24 hour coffee shop, round-up steakhouse, home of the only 18 wheeler in captivity, plenty of slots, the guns of Elvis, and the World's largest collection of colt commemoratives on display at Sierra Sids. 310 rooms, bridal suites with king size waterbeds and beautiful pool area. Casino fun, great buffets, fine dining in our steakhouse. Union 76 24-hour fuel."

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Film transparency of Nevada Boulevard, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931 - late 1930s

Date

1931 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image of automobiles parked outside of businesses and restaurants on Nevada Boulevard in Boulder City, looking northeast towards the Bureau of Reclamation Administration Building. Hand-printed text on image reads: "Nevada Boulevard, Boulder City, Nevada."

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Photograph of members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Clubs standing outside a bus, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1984-1985

Date

1984 to 1985

Description

Members of the Nevada Federation of Women's Club stand outside a commercial bus in a parking lot in front of an apartment building in Las Vegas, Nevada.They are embarking on a tour of the state of Nevada to testify on child abuse prevention legislation. Part of the Las Vegas Hilton hotel can be seen in the background.

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Photograph of businesses on the Nevada Highway, downtown Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

View of business on Nevada Highway, Boulder City, probably taken from intersection of Wyoming Street and Nevada Highway looking northeast. Signs for a Texaco station, Boulder City Drugs, the Manix Department Store and L.T. Meisner's Electric and Plumbing Shop are seen. The Bureau of Reclamation Administration Building is seen in the distance.

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Nighttime view of the Reno Arch in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367). View of Virginia Street and the Reno Arch in Reno, Nevada. The postcard is addressed to a Miss Martha Boya.

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Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Postcard depicts the fountains and statues lining the entrance to the valet and taxi drop off at Caesar's Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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South Virginia Street in Reno, Nevada: postcard

Date

1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)

Description

From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- The Silver Spur, Horseshoe Club, and Primadonna in Reno, Nevada. South Virginia Street, Biggest Little City in the World. Similar to image 0367_0015.

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Photograph of Overton Mill, Nevada, Silica Sand, Inc., Overton, Nevada, circa 1932-1940

Date

1932 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

A vehicle with Nevada plates parked at the Overton Mill, Nevada Silica Sand, Inc., in Overton, Nevada.

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