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Slide of the Knapp Motel, Elko, Nevada, circa 1950
Date
1949 to 1951
Archival Collection
Description
An image of a neon sign directing visitors to the Knapp Motel in Elko. The motel's sign reads: "Knapp Motel; Turn Left." The sign is resting atop of the Leland's Body & Fender Works shop that is connected to a 76 gas service station.
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Slide of the Manor Motor Lodge, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Manor Motor Lodge in Elko. The sign advertising the motel reads: "Manor Motor Lodge, Family Units, Queen Beds, Phones, Indv A.C., Pool." The Thunderbird Motel sign is visible in the background.
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Slide of the Red Lion Casino, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the Red Lion Casino, located at the east end of Idaho Street in Elko, at night. The illuminated neon sign advertising the building has a picture of a red lion beside the words: "Red Lion Casino."
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Slide of the El Neva Motel, Elko, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
An image of the El Neva Motel, located on Idaho Street in Elko. The neon sign advertising the building reads: "Motel; El Neva, Lodging At Its Best, HBO; Vacancy." Signs for the Arctic Circle (Hamburgers) and the Ranch Inn Motor Lodge can be seen in the distance.
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Slide of the House of Spirits, Carson City, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the House of Spirits liquor store, located in Carson City. The neon sign attached to the roof of the business shows a white ghost holding a black sign that reads "liquors" floating above another black and white sign that reads: "House of Spirits."
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Slide of the Reno Arch, Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s
Date
1980 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the Reno Arch. The sign hanging over the street reads: "Reno; The Biggest Little City In The World!" Automobiles with their headlights on crowd the street while neon signs advertising other businesses are visible in the background. Site Name: Reno Arch (Reno, Nev.)
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Slide of the Reno Arch, Reno, Nevada, circa 1980s
Date
1980 to 1989
Archival Collection
Description
A time-lapse color image of the Reno Arch. Headlights from automobiles streak across the road underneath the neon sign that reads: "Reno; The Biggest Little City In The World." Site Name: Reno Arch (Reno, Nev.)
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Slide of the Club Cal Neva, Reno, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the exterior of Club Cal Neva on N. Virginia Street in Reno. Illuminated neon signs that advertise the business' name are mounted on the outside of the building. Site Name: Club Cal Neva (Reno, Nev.)
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Slide of the Paiute Ranch Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the Paiute Ranch Motel and its neon signs, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The motel was partially destroyed in August 1986. Site Name: Paiute Ranch Motel (Reno, Nev.)
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Slide of the Merry Wink Motel, Reno, Nevada, 1986
Date
1986
Archival Collection
Description
A color image of the neon sign for the Merry Wink Motel, located on South Virginia Street in Reno. The sign depicts a the head of a winking man in a top hat. Site Name: Merry Wink Motel (Reno, Nev.)
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