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Postcard of trains near the Hoover Dam site, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1935
Description
Provided quote by Dave Coons: "Three locomotives at dam site; Hoover Dam construction. Middle locomotive ex-LV&T locomotive. Used by 6 Companies, judging by square tender."
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Postcard of a Union Pacific Railroad train, during Hoover Dam construction, late 1920s - early 1930s
Date
1925 to 1935
Description
A Union Pacific Railroad train as a part of the construction for Hoover Dam. The front of the card reads: "First train in railroad pass, Boulder Dam Project, Oakes." Description given with postcard: "SP, LA & SL (UPRR) locomotive 6082 in Railroad Pass. Maybe spreading ballast on track."
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Postcard of Hoover Dam, circa mid 1930s to 1950s
Date
1935 to 1959
Description
Hoover Dam and valve house outlets in operation. J. T. Watters Wholesale Co. is credited as the postcard's creator.
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Photograph of gravel plant near Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1930 to 1933
Description
Gravel plant at Lawler near dam site.
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Photograph of an unidentified railroad area, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1930
Description
Aerial view of a railroad track in an unidentified location.
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Photograph of Mary Toleno, Nevada, 1930-1940
Date
1930 to 1940
Description
Transcribed from the photo "Virginia and Truckee No.11, Reno. (Dave Coons)"
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Photograph of Mary Toleno, Nevada, 1930-1940
Date
1930 to 1940
Description
A picture of Mary Toleno posing inside the Virginia Truckee Railroad cart.
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Photograph of the Truckee Railroad, Nevada, 1930-1940
Date
1930 to 1940
Description
A picture of Virginia and Truckee Railroad hauling silver from the Comstock Lode. Transcribed from back of photo, " 'Virginia and Truckee 'Reno' at Carson on turntable, under steam. White flag indicates 'Extra Run,' not a regularly scheduled run.' -Dave Coons"
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Photograph of Union Pacific Railroad Depot in Boulder City (Nev.), 1974
Date
1974-03
Description
Moving the Union Pacific Railroad Depot from Boulder City, Nevada, to Henderson, March 1974.
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Photograph of a train at a depot, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1910
Description
Train and depot.
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