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Film transparency of downtown, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1931-1940

Date

1931 to 1940

Archival Collection

Description

An exterior view of downtown Boulder City, including the Chamber of Commerce and Boulder Cafe.

Image

Photograph of Boulder Highway preparation near Boulder City, Nevada, 1931

Date

1931

Description

A view of mules grading the soil for the construction of Boulder Highway near Boulder City, Nevada.

Image

Geologic formations southeast of Boulder City, image 003: photographic print

Date

1930 (year uncertain) to 1933 (year uncertain)

Description

Geological formations shown in an area outside Boulder City, Nevada.

Image

Slide of the El Rancho Boulder Motel, Boulder City, Nevada, 1986

Date

1986

Description

The El Rancho Boulder Motel sign located next to the Boulder Highway in Boulder City, Nevada. The red sign reads: "El Rancho Boulder Motel; Vacancy." Site Name: El Rancho Boulder Motel (Boulder City, Nev.)

Image

Photograph of a dormitory building, Boulder City, Nevada, October 13, 1931

Date

1931-10-13

Description

The grayscale view of the construction of a dormitory building located east of the administration building in Boulder City, Nevada.

Image

Slide of a barber shop in Boulder City, Nevada, circa late 1930s

Date

1935 to 1939

Archival Collection

Description

An image showing the exterior of the first barber shop in Boulder City, which was owned by Jack Higgins.

Image

Boulder City, Nevada maps, drawings, and brochures, 1930 to 1998

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

The Boulder City, Nevada maps, drawings, and brochures series (1930-1998) depicts Boulder City's early planning and development in the 1930s as well as the later development between the 1950s and 1980s. The series also includes maps of Boulder City after its incorporation in 1960 and advertisement posters from Boulder City organizations.

Archival Collection

UNLV University Libraries Collection of Boulder City, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area Maps and Brochures
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00955
Collection Name: UNLV University Libraries Collection of Boulder City, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area Maps and Brochures
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component

Photograph of Frazier Hall construction, Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, circa 1956

Date

1956

Description

The Frazier Hall as it nears completion for the Nevada Southern University.

Image

Boulder City, Nevada and Hoover Dam photographs, 1930-1935

Level of Description

Series

Scope and Contents

Materials depict the construction of Boulder City, Nevada and the Hoover (Boulder) Dam from 1930 to 1935. The photographs primarily depict construction of the master planned community of Boulder City, which was built to house workers during the construction of the dam. The photographs also depict construction of the dam, surveyors working in Black Canyon and on the Colorado River, and buildings in Boulder City. The photographs also depict Williamsville, the small settlement that preceded Boulder City.

Archival Collection

Union Pacific Railroad Photographs
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00043
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Archival Component