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History of Las Vegas Rotary Club Outline

Date

1950 to 1959

Archival Collection

Description

Outline of the History of Las Vegas Rotary Club, presumably before the final bound & published version was released, probably 1950s.

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Photograph of the Hotel Las Vegas (Las Vegas), 1905

Date

1903 to 1907

Description

The Hotel Las Vegas was the first hotel in Las Vegas, a tent set up for people who came to participate in the land auction. Managed by Pop Squires." Transcribed from back of photo: "Hotel Las Vegas 1905. Hotel Las Vegas, built by Las Vegas Trading Co. in 1905 was located on North Main Street between Stewart and the creek across from Woodards Down Town Camp on grounds later occupied by Elwells Ware House. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored in Los Angeles, ready to be bolted together on arrival in Las Vegas. Hotel had 20 rooms. Floor space was 40 x 130 ft. Kitchen and Dining Room are seen next door to Hotel on the right. This Hotel was managed by Chas. P. Squires. Photo by Eddie Gillette, 1905." Transcribed from Special Collections sheet: "Selling of L.V. First L.V. Hotel pic cap. First Las Vegas Hotel -- The Hotel Las Vegas was made ready for the first buyers of real estate at the 1905 auction when the Las Vegas Trading Co., managed by Charles (Pop) Squires, opened the registry. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored in Los Angeles, a prefab forerunner. Hotel Las Vegas boasted 20 rooms and was regarded as the top 'night spot' of its day."
Site Name: Hotel Las Vegas
Address: 1 Fremont Street

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Las Vegas Gay Pride Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic prints

Date

1994-06-05

Description

From the Las Vegas Bugle Photograph Collection on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History (PH-00336). Las vegas Gay Pride Festival - June 5, 1994. Images including Kenny Kerr, Las Vegas Mayor Jan Jones, Ann Occhi. Some ID's on back of photos;

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Architectural drawing of additions to the Mather residence, Las Vegas, Nevada, site plan, floor plan and details, October 14, 1975

Date

1975-10-14

Description

Site plan of the existing structure and additions to the Mather residence in Las Vegas, Nevada, including floor plans and details for a garage and additional bedroom. Included are the garage floor plan, drawings of the front exterior and entry elevations, and details for a skylight and the patio ceiling. "Date: 14 Oct. 1975, revisions: 15 Oct. 1975."
Site Name: Mather residence
Address: 2800 Cowan Circle;

Architecture Period: Mid-Century Modernist; Latest Drawing Revision: 1975-10-15

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Photograph of early Las Vegas, Las Vegas, 1910

Date

1910

Description

A picture of a bird's eye view of Las Vegas from the roof of the Episcopal Church.

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Letter from W. T. Stewart (Las Vegas) to Las Vegas Land and Water Company (Las Vegas), January 1, 1951

Date

1951-01-01

Archival Collection

Description

Stewart notified the Las Vegas Land and Water Company that unless water was provided or the rent lowered, he would terminate the lease and vacate the property.

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Photograph of Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce billboard, Las Vegas, 1950s-1960s

Date

1950 to 1969

Description

Two unidentified men posing beside a Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce billboard on Highway 91, now the Las Vegas Strip, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The billboard reads: "It takes 2 - your chamber of commerce, and you, to produce prosperity and progress."

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Photograph of Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1955

Date

1955

Description

Golden Anniversary layout of Las Vegas Review-Journal, 1955. Florence Lee Jones on the left and "Chick" Perkins on the right.

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Photograph of Hotel Las Vegas, Las Vegas, 1905

Date

1905

Description

The Hotel Las Vegas tent in Las Vegas, Nevada. The handwritten inscription on the back reads, "Hotel Las Vegas, built by Las Vegas Trading Company in 1905. It was located on North Main St. between Stewart St. and the creek, across from Woodards Downtown Camp on ground later occupied by Elwells Warehouse. All canvas and lumber used in building was cut to size and holes bored, in Los Angeles, ready to be bolted together, upon arrival in Las Vegas. Hotel had twenty rooms; floor space was 40 by 130 feet. Kitchen and dining room are seen next door to hotel in right. The hotel was managed by Charles P. Squire. Photo by Eddy Gillette 1905."

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Photograph of Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, 1966

Date

1966

Description

An exterior view of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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