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Six Companies Railroad: photographic print
Date
1932
Archival Collection
Description
The Six Companies Railroad.
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Map of explorations and surveys south of the Central Pacific Railroad made by the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers, 1871
Date
1871
Description
'Preliminary topographical map embracing in skeleton a portion only of the notes from surveys made in accordance with Par.II Special Orders No. 109 War Dept., March 18th, 1871 and letter of instructions of Brig. General A.A. Humphreys, Chief of Eng'rs. dated March 23rd, 1871. Conducted under the immediate direction of 1st Lieutenant Geo. M. Wheeler, Corps of Eng'rs., assisted by 1st Lieutenant D.W. Lockwood, Corps of Eng'rs. and 2nd Lieutentant D.A. Lyle, 2nd U.S. Artillery, during the summer and fall of 1871. Louis Nell, chief topographer and draughtsman.'' At head of map: 'Explorations in Nevada and Arizona. U.S. Engineer Department.' In lower left corner: 'Note: This map is a hasty and partial compilation from the topographical data already received, many still remaining en route. Upon it is projected in skeleton the groundwork of the area examined. All points except the prominent astronomical positiions are subject to lsight modification upon the final map.' Shows area through central Nevada, eastern California, and central Arizona. Relief shown by hachures. Published by the War Dept. Scale [ca. 1:1,520,640]. 1 in. to 24 miles (W 118°--W 109°/N 41°--N 32°).
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Tecopa Railroad, train and station: photograph
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1935 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Tecopa Railroad #1 2-6-2T at BLW at Tecopa, California. (interchange with Tonopah & Tidewater). Stamp on the back of the photo reads: "Mallory Hope Ferrell P. O. Box 2837 Peachtree City, GA 30269."
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Photograph of the railroad yards for the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1910s
Date
1910 to 1919
Archival Collection
Description
The railroad yards for the San Pedro, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake Railroad, and is now the Union Pacific Railroad. The roundhouse is on the left, and the machine shop is on the right. Photo identification was provided by Donald S. Palmer. The Union Pacific Depot was built in 1906, and by 1920 has five through passenger trains running daily to Los Angeles, California. In the late 1920s, the building where the western part of the Pioneer Club is today was operated as a smokehouse.
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Photograph of a railroad car, circa ealry 1900s
Date
1900 to 1910
Archival Collection
Description
Railroad car.
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Train engine and railroad workers: postcard
Date
1880 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
Train engine and railroad workers in early days of Nevada. The postcard photo is courtesy of the Southern Nevada Museum.
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Railroad Files
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Union Pacific Railroad Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00397
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Collection Name: Union Pacific Railroad Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component
Goldfield railroad workers in the desert: photographic print
Date
1900 (year approximate) to 1915 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
"Excavating for 4th pier" - Railroad workers in Goldfield, Nevada.
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Santa Fe Railroad Depot: photographic print
Date
1930 (year approximate) to 1980 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
The Santa Fe Railroad Depot, located in Searchlight, Nevada.
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Survey camp, Tonopah Tidewater Railroad in Railroad Valley, 1909
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00221
Collection Name: Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 31
Collection Name: Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 31
Archival Component