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Re-enactment of the land auction of 1905, May 15, 1980, Las Vegas, Nevada. The occasion was the Diamond Jubilee Celebration (75th anniversary) of the city of Las Vegas. From left to right, (1) Lt. Gov. Myron Leavitt, (representing Sen. Paul Laxalt); (7) Sen. Howard Cannon; (8) Gov. Robert List; (9) John F. Cahlan, Jubilee coordinator; (10) Mayor William Briare; (11) City Commissioner Ron Lurie; (12) City Comm. Al Levy; (13) City Comm. Paul Christensen;(14) King Merle Frehner; (15) Queen Evelyn McDonald.

Part of crowd awaiting arrival of steam train for land auction reenactment. Celebration of Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) of City of Las Vegas.

Square dancers at Second & Fremont during celebration of Diamond Jubilee of the City of Las Vegas. Street Address: Fremont Street

From left to right: Doris Kramer Lumsden, daughter of Adam Kramer who came in on first train; Margaret Allen, old-timer of 1929; Florence Jones Cahlan, old-timer of 1933.

John Cahlan with Leanna Grant at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) presentation of "Within These Walls" as part of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee and LDS Sesquicentennial.

John F. Cahlan speaking at Lorenzi Park dedication as a part of the City of Las Vegas Diamond Jubilee (75th anniversary) celebration. Site Name: Lorenzi Park (Las Vegas, Nev.)

Black and white photograph of Betty Ellingham posing in a swimsuit.