People walking toward a railroad depot decorated with bunting at the opening of construction of the branch line to Boulder City. Site Name: Las Vegas Depot (Las Vegas, Nev.)
A picture of Virginia and Truckee Railroad hauling silver from the Comstock Lode. Transcribed from back of photo, " 'Virginia and Truckee 'Reno' at Carson on turntable, under steam. White flag indicates 'Extra Run,' not a regularly scheduled run.' -Dave Coons"
From the Nye County, Nevada Photograph Collection (PH-00221) -- Series III. Beatty, Nevada -- Subseries III.G. Reidhead Family. The railroad car says, "TONOPAH & TIDEWATER". It also says, "BAGGAGE U.S. MAIL 99", and "RAILWAY EXPRESS AGENCY".
The collection is comprised of records of the San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company (1901-1976). The construction of this railroad led to the founding of Las Vegas, Nevada and the creation of the Empire Construction Company and Las Vegas Land and Water Company. The records document the company's operations and include correspondence and contracts relating to lots in the Las Vegas townsite, payments and accounts, invoices and other audit materials from 1905 to 1923. The collection also includes the records of the railroad agent at Arden Station, located ten miles south of the Las Vegas Station, which contain correspondence, ledgers, freight and way bills, shipping orders, and telegrams.
From the Harvey's Hotel and Casino Postcard Collection (PH-00367) -- Caliente, named for its hot springs, is the largest city (pop. 1,200) in Lincoln County. The Mission-Style railroad depot was built in 1923. Amtrak trains stop daily with service to Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. The impressive structure also houses city offices, the Chamber of Commerce, and an art gallery.