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Photograph of hospital, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1928
Date
1928
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of a hospital on north 2nd Street. I was formerly the Palace Hotel, and it was converted into hospital by Dr. Roy W. Martin. Street Address: North 2nd Street
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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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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white aerial view of early Las Vegas.
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Photograph of Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Spectators watch a horse-drawn stage coach drive down the street at the Helldorado Parade.
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Photograph of Club Bingo, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Archival Collection
Description
Black and white photograph of Club Bingo. The Sahara Hotel was later located where Club Bingo stood. Site Name: Club Bingo (Las Vegas, Nev.)
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Photograph of Helldorado Parade, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1930s
Date
1930 to 1939
Archival Collection
Description
Death Valley Express wagon in Helldorado Parade. "Pop" Squires is seated in the wagon. He is the one wearing checkered shirt.
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas (Nev.), circa 1940
Date
1939 to 1941
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of depot yards, roundhouse, and shops in the growing city of Las Vegas.
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Photograph of a stage coach meeting passengers for Helldorado, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1944
Date
1944
Archival Collection
Description
Passengers arriving by train for the Helldorado Parade. They are met with a stage coach at the train station.
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Photograph of Union Pacific Railroad depot time capsule plaque, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940
Date
1940
Archival Collection
Description
Time capsule plaque placed at the opening of the Union Pacific Depot in 1940. It was opened in 1970 when the depot was razed to make space for the Union Plaza Hotel. The plaque reads: "Las Vegas, Nevada, Passenger Depot, Union Pacific Railroad. H. L. Gogerty, Architect. Ryberg Bros, Builders. Erected 1940. Elev. 2027.8."
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Photograph of principles involved in signing Boulder Dam bill, December 21, 1928
Date
1928-12-21
Archival Collection
Description
Principles involved in the signing of the Boulder Dam bill. L-R: Elwood Mead, Phil Swing, President Calvin Coolidge, Sen. Hiram Johnson, Addison T. Smith, and W.B. Matthews. Text on photo reads: "Public Service History Written as Boulder Dam Bill Is Signed. December 21, 1928. Elwood Mead, Commissioner of Reclamation. Phil Swing, M. C. Cali., Author Boulder Dam bill House of Representatives. President Coolidge. Senator Hiram Johnson, Author Boulder Dam bill in United States Senate. Addison T. Smith, M. C. Idaho, Chairman, Committee on Reclamation, House of Representatives. W. B. Matthews. General Counsel, Boulder Dam Association, Los Angeles."
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