Search Results
Photograph of construction, Hoover Dam, November 18, 1932
Date
1932-11-18
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam under construction. This view is looking down into the upper cofferdam area from the rim of the Arizona side of Black Canyon. Also visible are a temporary earth diversion dam and steel sheet piling extending out from the Nevada abutment and marking the upstream toe of the cofferdam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Image
Photograph of Hoover Dam, August 8, 1967
Date
1967-08-08
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white image of Hoover Dam. A rare view of Hoover Dam against a cloud pattern in a desert sky that is usually clear. The world-famous dam, completed by the Bureau of Reclamation, conquered the Colorado River for the first time in history. The dam, spanning the river between Nevada and Arizona, provides all of Reclamation's multipurpose benefits: flood protection, river control, water storage and conservation for irrigation; municipal and industrial uses; generation of low-cost hydroelectric energy; enhancement of navigation; recreation; and fish and wildlife protection.
Image
Photograph of an ad for the Parisienne Follies at the Silver Slipper Saloon, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1952-1954
Date
1952 to 1954
Archival Collection
Description
Advertisement for Parisienne Follies at the Silver Slipper Saloon in the Last Frontier Village in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also advertised: Kalantan (exotic dancer), Bill Willard (Las Vegas' own popular columnist), Hank Henry, Genii, Isabelle Dwan, Woo Woo Stevens, The Rooneys, Jimmy Cavanaugh, and Dolly's Dancing Dolls with George Redman and his orchestra.
Image
Photograph of the MGM Grand Las Vegas and hotels on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1993-1994
Date
1993 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
A night view of the MGM Grand Las Vegas (with lion's head entrance) at the right, on the northeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aladdin Hotel, Bally's and other properties are seen to the left.
Image
Aerial photograph of the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1963
Date
1962 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of the Flamingo Hotel, featuring the "Champagne Tower," on Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada. The marquee advertises Juliet Prowse, Allan Drake, Bobby Winters, Billy Eckstine and Harry James. The marquee for the Sands Hotel, featuring Sammy Davis, Jr., and other hotels can be seen further north on Las Vegas Boulevard. (Damage to lower right corner of photograph noted.)
Image
Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1964
Date
1963 to 1965
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial photograph of a portion of the Las Vegas Strip, looking northeast in Las Vegas, Nevada. The New Frontier, marquee for the Silver Slipper, and Wilbur Clark's Desert Inn can be seen in the foreground; the La Concha, Riviera and Sahara hotels can be seen near the upper left; the Landmark Hotel tower (under construction) and dome-shaped Las Vegas Convention Center can be seen in the upper right. The KLAS-TV building, on E. Desert Inn Rd., and broadcast tower are seen in the upper center.
Image
Photograph of several Las Vegas Rotary Club members at McCarran Field terminal, May 9, 1949
Date
1945-05-09
Archival Collection
Description
Las Vegas Rotary Club members at McCarran Field terminal. May 9, 1949. Left to right: John Beville, harry Allen, Walter Johnson, Allye Lawson, Leonard Fayle, Paul Mc Dermott, Loren Ronnow, Ed Ciliax. They were leaving for Reno to visit the Reno Rotary Club.
Image
Photograph of several of the Las Vegas Rotary Club Members, circa 1940
Date
1938 to 1942
Archival Collection
Description
Las Vegas Rotary club: 1) Sam J. Lawson (Shirley Swanson 2/21/80); 2) Cyril Wengert; 3) Walter Bracken; 4) ?; 5) William Ferron; 6) Dr. Mildren; 7) From left - Ed Clark; 8) Bill Pike; 9) Right end - James Cashman
Image
Photograph of a Las Vegas Rotary Club affair, 1941
Date
1941
Archival Collection
Description
Probably a Rotary affair in 1941 when army air base began. Left to right (back row): 1) ?; 2) Jim Cashman; 3) Frank Gusewelle; 4) ?; 5) Vern Willis; 6) Bob Griffith; 7) George Marshall; 8) ?; 9) ?; 10) ?; 11) W .E. Ferron; 12) ?. Left to right (front row): 1) ?; 2) A. C. Grant; 3) ?; 4) ?; 5) Chic Hecht; 6) ?; 7) Spence Butterfield; 8) ?; 9) Lewi Wirner; 10) Bob Russel. ID by Shirley Ferron Swanson, 10/25/83.
Image
Photograph of the Rotary International meeting, including Cyril Wengert, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1940
Date
1938 to 1942
Archival Collection
Description
Rotary International meeting, including Cyril Wengert seated 2nd from left. From left to right: 1) Sam Lawson; 2) Cyril Wengert; 3) Walter Bracken; 4) ?; 5) W. E. Ferron; 6) ?; 7) Ed Clark; 8) Bill Pike; 9) Jim Cashman.
Image