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Map of Boulder Dam area and Las Vegas, Nevada, October 7, 1930

Date

1930-10-07

Description

'F.V. Owen, publisher ... Los Angeles, California. Topography by C.H. Fenner, C.E. Decorations by L.J. Bergère. Gov't. data, H.A. Shamberger, C.E. Copyright, 1930, by F.V. Owen.' At bottom right of map: 'Dated Oct. 7th, 1930.' Relief shown by contours and spot heights. Contour lines are 100 feet. Incudes six hand-colored illustrations showing local points of interest. Includes information on Hoover Dam, and chart of mileages from Las Vegas. Scale [ca. 1:63,360]. 1 inch to 1 mile

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Blueprint map showing proposed water pipeline from Big Spring to Las Vegas, Nevada, January 24, 1911

Date

1911-01-24

Description

'S.P.L.A.&S.L.R.R. Los Angeles Division. Map of pipe line from Big Spring. Las Vegas, Nev. Approved: Jan. 24, 1911. E.M. Jessup, E.M. of W.' In lower right corner: '4-U-323.' Scale [ca. 1:2,400] 1 in.=200 feet. Relief shown by contours. North is to upper right.

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Architectural drawing of additions and alterations to the mens' and womens' health clubs in the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, April 19, 1965

Date

1965-02-25

Description

Floor plans, sections, elevations for mens' and womens' health clubs at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada. Includes door and finish schedules. "Sheet no. 17A. Job no. 420. Drawn by Shoji Yasuda. Job captain, Mas Tokubo. 2-26-65. Revised 4-19-65."
Site Name: Sands Hotel
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South;

Latest Drawing Revision: 1965-04-19

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Map showing profile of 24-inch cast iron water pipeline for Las Vegas, Nevada, May 20, 1930

Date

1930-05-20

Description

'As constructed. Drawing W.O. - 8577. Office of Chief Engineer, Los Angeles. Drawing No. 41092.' 'Scale for details 1"=10'. 5-20-1930. P.F.D.' 'Scale 1"=100'.' 'Profile of new 24" CI pipe. Scale 1"=600'. Ver. 1"=20'.' Blueprint. Map of the water pipes for Las Vegas. Includes the buildings in the railroad yard, a detailed map of a section of the pipe, a profile of the 24 inch C.I. pipe, and a map of the point of diversion. Date of detailed map is 5-20-1930. Library's copy has hand-written additions in color. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Co., Office of Chief Engineer,

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Plan of proposed new well pipe and fittings for Las Vegas, Nevada, 1936

Date

1936

Description

Blueprint. Written on back of map:: 'Purposed [sic] new transmission lines--1936--transits.' Las Vegas Land and Water Company?

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Map showing plan for water quality management update for wastewater collection systems in the Las Vegas Valley, February 20, 1997

Date

1997-02-20

Description

'Plate 1. Source: Clark County Geographic Information Systems Central Repository. Comprehensive Planning, Advanced Planning Division. Feburary 20, 1997.' Scale [ca. 1:95, 040. 1 in.=approx. 1.5 miles]. Shows sewers, force mains, service area boundaries, watershed boundaries, and lift stations. Includes inset location map. Includes township and range grid. Clark County, Nevada, Comprehensive Planning, Advanced Planning Division.

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Architectural drawing of Performing Arts Center, Phase II, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, exterior elevations, July 31, 1974

Date

1974-07-31

Description

East and south exterior elevations of Performing Arts Center (later to become the Judy Bayley Theatre), University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0". "Drawn by J.A.L. Checked by O.D.S. Job no. 720. Date 7-31-74." "Sheet A-7 of 28."
Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Address: 4505 S. Maryland Parkway

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Architectural drawing of Performing Arts Center, Phase II, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, exterior elevations, July 31, 1974

Date

1974-07-31

Description

West and north exterior elevations of Performing Arts Center (later to become the Judy Bayley Theatre), University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0". "Sheet A-8 of 28." "Drawn by J.A.L. Checked by O.D.S. Job no. 720. Date 7-31-74."
Site Name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Address: 4505 S. Maryland Parkway

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Topographic map of master plan for proposed water supply system for Las Vegas Valley Water District, August 1960

Date

1960-08

Description

Scale [ca. 1:63,360. 1 in. to approx. 1 mile]. Relief shown by contour lines. Includes inset location map of Water District. 'August 1960.' 'Plate 1.' Las Vegas Valley Water District

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Valorie Vega interview, November 19, 2018: transcript

Date

2018-11-19

Description

Interviewed by Laurents Bañuelos-Benitez. Barbara Tabach also participates in the questioning. Valorie J Vega was born in raised in Los Angeles County. Her father, Fred Vega, was one of the first firefighters hired in the Los Angeles County area. Vega was one of three children, and remembers spending her childhood surrounded by family. In college, Vega began studying biology only to realize that she was better suited studying Spanish. Upon completion of her undergrad, Vega went on to earn a Master's in Spanish interpretation. As a result of her studies, Vega was able to secure a job in the Court Interpreter program in Las Vegas, moving here in 1978. Her position in the interpreter program, led her to pursue a degree in law which in turn led to a successful career as a lawyer and a judge.

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