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Photograph of a man inspecting the ruins of St. Thomas, 1945
A man looking in a washtub in St. Thomas. The home referred to in the photograph belonged to Moses and Mary Gibson.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "A wash tub left to its fate in front of the former home of Moses Gibson, prominent farmer in St. Thomas before Lake Mead 'took over.' In the background can be seen the waters of Lake Mead."
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Photograph of a man fishing off the foundation of a house, St. Thomas, 1945
A man fishing off the foundations of a house in St. Thomas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "As the waters of Lake Mead recede, a few fish were trapped in what used to be the basements of homes in St. Thomas."
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Photograph of two women posing on a giant dead Cottonwood tree in the remains of St. Thomas, 1945
Two women on the trunk of a very large dead Cottonwood tree in the remains of St. Thomas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "This is one of the oldest trees in this section and was covered by nearly 70 feet of water (Lake Mead) for about seven years. The height may be compared by the two girls on the trunk of the tree."
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Photograph of a man sitting on the remains of a once swanky car in St. Thomas, 1945
A man sitting on the remains of Robert Bunker's car in St. Thomas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Remains of a swanky (once) car with a right-handed drive. This car was owned by Robert Bunker, now living in Las Vegas. Mr. Bunker's nephew is Congressman Bunker."
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Aerial photograph postcard of Las Vegas looking north, circa 1920s
Aerial view of Las Vegas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial view of Las Vegas - 1920's. Railroad and station at left in photo (looking north)."
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas looking northeast, circa 1931
Aerial view of Las Vegas looking northeast
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial view of Las Vegas, 1931. Center foreground are the Union Pacific R.R. Co. shops with two tall standpipes. Las Vegas High School, gym, and adjoining Butcher Memorial Football Field are at the right of center."
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Architectural drawing of residential home in Boulder City, Nevada, preliminary elevation, 1962
Preliminary drawing of front exterior elevation of a ranch-style residential home in Boulder City, Nevada.
Architecture Period: Mid-Century ModernistImage
Architectural drawing of residential home in Boulder City, Nevada, preliminary elevation, 1962
Preliminary drawing of front exterior elevation of a ranch-style residential home in Boulder City, Nevada.
Architecture Period: Mid-Century ModernistImage
Architectural drawing of Danbaugh residence, Las Vegas, Nevada, front elevation, 1952
Drawings of front exterior elevations of the Danbaugh residence with detached garage in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Site Name: Danbaugh residence
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Architectural drawings of residential home in Las Vegas, Nevada, exterior elevations, 1955
Drawings of exterior elevations of a ranch-style residential home in the Greater Las Vegas development in Las Vegas, Nevada. Handwritten underneath drawings at right: "Plan 14C - Elev. C."
Site Name: Greater Las Vegas
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