Pahrump road under construction. A truck drives on the new blacktop to the left, and tire tracks are visible on the dirt to the right. Mountains and desert shrubs stretch out across the landscape.

Road machinery sits in front of the Dorothy's car on the new street during the Pahrump Road Construction. A house can be seen behind the cars, possibly the Dorothy's ranch home.

Group of people stands and sit under shaded area for entertainment at the Pahrump Road opening ceremony. Inscription with photograph reads: "Pahrump Road opening water mellon [sic] bust."

People gather under the new Pahrump road sign to watch the ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ribbon is still intact, signifying that this photo came before the ceremony.

Mock wedding at Pahrump road opening, signifying Pahrump's "marriage" to the rest of the world because of its new connectivity. The "bride" stands under a small sign that reads "Miss Pahrump Valley" and wears a white veil. The "groom" wears a white suit jacket. The handwritten inscription on the right side of the photo reads: "Mock wedding Grand Opening, Pahrump." See Image 0131 116, pho023492.

Pahrump Road Grand Opening celebration on September 24, 1954 in Pahrump, Nevada. Spectators gather around a car with three passengers inside. No one in the photo has been identified.

Aerial photograph of bar's grand opening. Inscription with photo reads: "Cotton Pickin' Bar in Pahrump, 1954. Opened the day of the Road opening."