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Film transparency of transmission lines, Lake Mead, circa 1931-1936
Date
1931 to 1936
Description
An image of a man standing next to a transmission line that connects to Hoover Dam. Located near Lake Mead, the transmission line is surrounded by desert and small shrubs.
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Film transparency showing a store in Nelson, Nevada, circa 1940s
Date
1940 to 1949
Description
A shot of a building in Nelson, Nevada; Coca Cola advertisements and a campaign sign which reads, "George E. Marshall for District Judge" can be seen on its exterior. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Film transparency showing a car on a road in Nelson, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Description
A view of a car driving on a road in Nelson, Nevada.
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Film transparency showing Trader Bill's Souvenir shop in Las Vegas, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Description
A view from across the road of Trader Bill's Souvenir shop.
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Film transparency of Tim Harnedy's Indian Springs Station, Nevada, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Description
A view of Tim Harnedy's Indian Springs Station on Highway U.S. 95, Las Vegas to Death Valley.
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Film transparency showing Hoover Dam, circa mid 1950s
Date
1953 to 1956
Description
A view of Hoover Dam's downstream face; cars are parked ? at the lookout point.
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Film transparency showing Lake Mead, circa 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Description
An image of Lake Mead and the Lake Mead Boat Landing. Cars and buses are parked in the beach area.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Description
An image of the landscape near Lake Mead.
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Film transparency of Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Description
An image showing an overhead view of visitors standing at Lakeview Point at Lake Mead. This is the original home to the Dr. Elwood Mead dedication plaque. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name. The viewing point provides visitors with a unique sight of the lake from the reservoir's outskirts.
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Film transparency of visitors at Lake Mead, circa late 1940s-1950s
Date
1940 to 1959
Description
An image of cars, buses and people at a Lakeview Point overlooking Lake Mead. Dr. Elwood Mead's dedication plaque is visible near the crowd. Since he was the commissioner for the Bureau of Reclamation at the time the lake was created, Dr. Mead was the inspiration behind Lake Mead's official name.
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