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Photograph of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas, 1967

Date

1967

Description

This photo shows the south end of the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company at 217 South 1st Street in 1967. At the extreme left is the Mint Hotel, then below the street light standard can be seen the top of the Fremont Hotel (the first downtown high-rise.) At the extreme right is the First National Bank building. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

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Photograph of the old Von Tobel Lumber Company, Las Vegas, 1967

Date

1967

Description

The old Von Tobel Lumber Company just prior to its move to 2655 Maryland Parkway in 1969. This photo taken in 1967 shows the store which was located on the southeast corner of South 1st and Carson Streets. On the far right is a building that for many years was occupied by Scoop Garside's Bonanza Printers. They moved out of the downtown area in 1969. Physical object has an insert v additional biographical information.

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Photograph of Ed Von Tobel's sons receiving a plaque honoring their father, Las Vegas, May, 1968

Date

1968-05

Description

Upon the death of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. on September 9, 1967, at the age of 94, his family learned he had made a bequest for a substantial sum to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. A plague commemorating his generosity was presented by the University in May, 1968. At left is George Von Tobel and at right is Jake Von Tobel, sons of the company founder. In the center is Dr. Donald Moyer, former chancellor of UNLV. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

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Photograph of the Von Tobel home after a fire, Las Vegas, 1969

Date

1969

Description

The house of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Von Tobel, Sr. was destroyed by fire in late 1969. At the time the home was built, which was in 1925, it was considered the finest home in Las Vegas and was the costliest. It was the first private home to have a basement. After the death of Mr. Von Tobel in 1967 and Mrs. Von Tobel in 1968, the house stood vacant for some time. Then it was sold and moved to a new location at 702 Lacey Lane. It was still on stilts, awaiting a new foundation, when the mysterious fire started. Physical object has an insert containing additional biographical information.

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Photograph of the Historical Marker for the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Yard, Las Vegas, circa 1980

Date

1980 to 1989

Description

First Lumber Yard. This City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee (1905-1980) Historical Marker was placed at the site where Ed Von Tobel Sr. and Jake Beckley established their lumber yard in 1906. The company was the Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company.

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Photograph of the Von Tobel family, Las Vegas, circa 1906

Date

1904 to 1907

Description

The family of Ed Von Tobel, Sr. are present at the ceremony by the City of Las Vegas honoring Ed Von Tobel Sr., and Jake Beckley. The City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee (1905-1980) Historic Marker was placed at the site where Von Tobel and Beckley established their lumber yard in 1906. Standing left to right are George Von Tobel, Ed Von Tobel Jr., Ed's wife Mary, Elizabeth Von Tobel Zahn (married name), and Jake Von Tobel.

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Photograph of the new store, Las Vegas, 1956

Date

1956

Description

New store "Ed Von Tobel Lumber Company" at 217 So. 1st Street. (1956)

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Photograph of the No. 3 Buckhorn Frehner Ore Team, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

The no. 3 Buckhorn Frehner Ore Team at the noon stop.

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Photograph of the Frehner Ore Team, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

Bitter Wash - ore from Grand Gulch, Frehner Ore Team. Description provided with photograph.

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Photograph of the Eldorado Canyon Ore Team, circa 1930s

Date

1930 to 1939

Description

The Eldorado Canyon Ore Team, Albert Frehner is the driver.

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