Color image of activists from from the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group protesting nuclear testing, sowing a desert plant.
Unidentified archeologists in an excavation site at Pueblo Grande de Nevada, also known as the "Lost City," near Overton, Nevada. Group creators credit goes to John W. Walker Electric Studio in Ely, Nevada.
From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. Geological Survey, Army Map Service.
From the Army Mapping Service Aerial Photographs of Southern and Western Nevada (PH-00285). Aerial photographs, composites, and indices. Geological Survey, Army Map Service.
L-R: Brothers Frank, Hosea, George, Eli, and Will Edwards harvest blocks of ice in Nevada with saws, axes and tongs. George Edwards was the father of Elbert Edwards.
Description given with photograph: "Moapa by pump station, 1927" List of names given on back of photograph: Mother; Gilda Mosbach; Roy and Earl Mosback; Bessie; Leon, jr.; Leon, sr.; Charlot and Rawhne Mosbach; Jim Adams; Frances Adows; Margy Earl Rockwell; Harry Jamison"
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caliente, named for its hot springs, is the largest city (pop. 1,200) in Lincoln County. The Mission-Style railroad depot was built in 1923. Amtrak trains stop daily with service to Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The impressive structure also houses city offices, the Chamber of Commerce, and an art gallery.
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Joe Mackie's Winners Inn. Winnemucca's newest Motor Hotel. Seventy five luxurious rooms, pool, TV, coffee shop, dining room, and show lounge. 150 liberal slots.