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Letter and envelope from Mary Etta Syphus, Panaca, Nevada to John M. Bunker, Eldorado Canyon, Nevada

Date

1891-12-03

Archival Collection

Description

From the Syphus-Bunker Papers (MS-00169). The folder contains an original handwritten letter, an envelope, a typed transcription of the same letter, and a copy of original letter attached.

Text

Slide of Stockmen's Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of showing the exterior of Stockmen's Hotel (previously the Jackpot Club) in Elko at night. A motor hotel lies to the right of the hotel. The yellow neon sign reads: "Whiskey Ridge; Mon Wed and Fri Buffet; Gaming, Bar, Dining, Coffee Shop."

Image

Slide of the Elko Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Elko Motel at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the motel reads: "Elko Motel, Vacancy." The smaller yellow sign reads: "Best Bed In Town, TV, Seniors Budget, Queens, Family Units."

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Slide of the Palm Saloon, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the neon sign for the Palm Saloon, located on Railroad Street in Elko. The sign is decorated with a palm tree and the words "The Palm," and it can be found above the entrance door of the saloon. Advertisements visible in the window include Coors, Silver Bullet, and poker slots.

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Slide of the Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Commercial Hotel, located at the corner of Idaho Street and 4th Street in Elko. Neon signs on top of the building advertise the Hotel and performances by The Brydells. A large white polar bear statue with the words "White King" is located above the entrance.

Image

Slide of the Commercial Hotel, Elko, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

An image of the Commercial Hotel, located at the corner of Idaho Street and 4th Street in Elko. Neon signs on top of the building advertise the Hotel and performances by The Brydells. A large white polar bear statue with the words "White King" is located above the entrance.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date

1912 to 1914

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno at night. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Signs from various cafes and clubs are also visible.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date

1912 to 1914

Description

A black and white image of downtown Reno. Multiple neon signs can be seen advertising different businesses, including: "Wall Paper;" "Sunderlands;" "Anheuser Restaurant;" and "Frederick's Millimery." Text on the phote reads: Copyrighted by [?] Reese" and "Virginia St. Reno, Nev 1913."

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Slide of the Hilton Hotel, Reno, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

A color image of the Hilton Hotel, located on Sierra Street in Reno. The central sign for the Hilton Hotel and Casino consists of a rainbow sprouting from two pots of gold. Another sign features a lollipop and the words, "Don't be a sucker. We're posting odds on every $1 slot." The Horseshow Hotel and Casino is also visible. Site Name: Hilton Hotel Casino (Reno, Nev.)

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Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc.

Identifier

PH-00230

Abstract

The Southern Nevada Historical Society Photograph Collection on Basic Magnesium, Inc. contains photographs of the construction of Basic Magnesium Inc.'s plants and buildings from 1941 to 1942. The photographs primarily depict aerial views of the plant site and various buildings, including the administration building, tent camp, chlorination buildings, electrolysis facilities, electrical distribution systems, and warehouses. The photographs also depict Lake Mead and the early buildings in Henderson, Nevada.

Archival Collection