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Photograph of railroad depot, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930
Date
1930
Archival Collection
Description
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.)
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Photograph of an unidentified railroad area, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of a railroad track in an unidentified location.
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Photograph of railroad, Hoover Dam, circa 1932
Date
1931 to 1933
Archival Collection
Description
Portion of railroad leading to Hoover [Boulder] Dam. Workers can be seen in the background, with wheelbarrows and various materials in the foreground.
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Railroad post office stamp from railroad post office car from either the Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad or Bullfrog-Goldfield Railroad, from Rhyolite, Nevada, 1910
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
David Coons Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00029
Collection Name: David Coons Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: David Coons Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Railroad post office stamp from railroad post office car from either the Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad or Bullfrog-Goldfield Railroad, from Rhyolite, Nevada, 1911
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
David Coons Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00029
Collection Name: David Coons Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Collection Name: David Coons Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Panoramic photograph of a railroad survey camp, 1903
Date
1903
Archival Collection
Description
Panoramic photograph of a railroad survey camp, 1903
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Photograph of the Truckee Railroad, Nevada, 1930-1940
Date
1930 to 1940
Archival Collection
Description
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"
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Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad car: photographic print
Date
1937 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
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".
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Union Pacific Railroad, mineral resources in areas served by the railroad, 1925
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Franklin M. Murphy Geological Papers
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Collection Number: MS-00202
Collection Name: Franklin M. Murphy Geological Papers
Box/Folder: Box 04
Collection Name: Franklin M. Murphy Geological Papers
Box/Folder: Box 04
Archival Component
Railroad depot in Caliente, Nevada: postcard
Date
1940 (year approximate) to 1990 (year approximate)
Archival Collection
Description
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.
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