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Slide of Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1907-1930
Date
1907 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
View of Searchlight, Nevada, in the early part of the 20th-century.
Image
Photograph of Searchlight, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1930
Archival Collection
Description
Houses in Searchlight. In the foreground of the image are the backsides of two donkeys.
Image
Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of the small town of Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Unnamed buildings cluster together in the center of the postcard while rocky terrain decorated with small shrubs and mines surround the city's outskirts. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada; Duplex Mine In Foreground." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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Film transparency showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
An image of Searchlight.
Image
Postcard showing Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
The view of a street passing through Searchlight, Nevada. Formed in 1897, Searchlight is an old boomtown that was made popular when George Frederick Colton discovered gold at the location where the town is now built. Different shops and automobiles line the sides of the dirt road, while mountains and shrubs lie in the distance. Stores that reside on the left side of the street include The Big Store grocery and supply store, Arrowhead Garage, and a cafe. Buildings such as a garage and the Nevada Hotel stand on the opposing right side of the street. Transcribed onto the bottom of the postcard: "Searchlight, Nevada." The Frasher's Foto logo is also printed onto the bottom right corner.
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Photograph of a group of people in Searchlight, Nevada, 1970
Date
1970
Archival Collection
Description
Unidentified group of people gathered outdoors for a group photo in Searchlight Nevada, during a Historical Society trip. They may be relations of Elbert Edwards.
Image
Photograph of a building in Searchlight, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An exterior view of a building in Searchlight.
Image
Photograph of a building in Searchlight, Nevada, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
An exterior view of a building in Searchlight.
Image
Photograph of Charles Thomas, Searchlight (Nev.), early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1925
Archival Collection
Description
Charles Thomas in front of his Searchlight mercantile store
Image
Searchlight, Clark County, Nevada
Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
United States National Park Service Photograph Collection
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Collection Number: PH-00189
Collection Name: United States National Park Service Photograph Collection
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Collection Name: United States National Park Service Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: N/A
Archival Component