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Photograph of Jim Butler, Tonopah, Nevada, circa 1900s

Date

1900 to 1909

Archival Collection

Description

Jim Butler, the prospector who struck the first gold and silver ores in Tonopah, Nevada circa 1900, sitting in a rocking chair, probably in Tonopah.

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Panoramic photograph of Clark's Las Vegas Townsite, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1905-1925

Date

1905 to 1925

Archival Collection

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Photograph Collection

Description

Photo includes Union Pacific Railroad depot, Las Vegas Drug Store, laundry business and other buildings. The view is south-western with the intersection of Ogden Street and Main Street visible in the right center of the photograph. Approximate date 1909.

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Photograph of Cyril Wengert, Lottie Wengert, and children, circa 1925

Date

1924 to 1926

Archival Collection

Wengert Family Photographs

Description

Cyril and Lottie Wengert posing with two of their children. Most likely with Jimmie Wengert, and Marilyn Wengert.

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Photograph of Lottie Wengert, Algona (Iowa), 1900-1910

Date

1900 to 1910

Archival Collection

Wengert Family Photographs

Description

A portrait photograph of Lottie Wengert before she ws married. This photograph was taken in Algona, Iowa sometime between 1900-1910.

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Early Las Vegas, Nevada photographs, 1900-1940

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Scope and Contents

The early Las Vegas, Nevada photographs document early Euro-American settlers in the Las Vegas Valley and the development of the original Las Vegas town site from approximately 1900 to 1940. The photographs depict the Union Pacific Railroad depot, early businesses on Fremont Street, the Clark County Courthouse, saloons, hotels, and casinos. The items described include black-and-white photographic prints, postcards, and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.