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Photograph of the first public train into Las Vegas from Los Angeles, Las Vegas (Nev.), May 15, 1905

Date
1905-05-15
Description
The image was taken within the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad's rail yard. In the center of the photograph is a large crowd of people who have just arrived. To the left is passenger cars, to the right freight cars, in the background center is the first depot in Las Vegas, a railroad car. Photographer is believed to have been Ed Von Tobel, Sr. The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad offered a special rate of sixteen dollars to those coming in for the auction of lots within Clark's Las Vegas Townsite. If an individual purchased property, the amount of the ticket would be refunded.

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Draft report, Las Vegas water supply recommendations, March 31, 1942

Date
1942-03-25
Description

Details of twelve recommendations for the railroad to pursue with regards to water in the Las Vegas area. Drafted March 25, 1942, E. E. Bennett's penciled notes added March 31, 1942. Report has an "E.E.B. MAR 31 1942" date stamp.

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Photograph album 1, Ferron-Bracken Collection, circa 1905-1935, page 79

Date
1905 to 1935
Description
Upper photograph shows railyard in Las Vegas, circa 1910s. Lower photograph shows William Andrews Clark waving from the back of a railroad car.

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Letter from R. L. Adamson (Los Angeles) to F. H. Knickerbocker, August 18, 1931

Date
1931-08-18
Description

Letter refers to Las Vegas Land and Water Company map, referenced below, showing proposed earthen dam near the Old Mormon Fort. Letter includes estimated construction costs. Mr. Adamson, Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad, advised against the spending of company money on the project.

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Letter from Frank R. McNameer to A. S. Halsted, March 1, 1923

Date
1923-03-01
Description
Relays another letter from Nevada Governor J.G. Scrugham regarding supplies furnished to state police by the railroad.

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Town site

Date
1905
Description
Series 1. San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad -- J. Ross Clark/Los Angeles Office Files

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Photograph of car on a dirt road, Ralston (Nev.), 1906-1918

Date
1906 to 1918
Description
Car is parked on a dirt road in the middle of the desert near Ralston Valley, Nevada. Inscription with photo reads: "Nevada, Railroads. LV & T [1906-1918], grade near Ralston, Nevada. Remains of Ralston Townsite."

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Letter from W. R. Rouse (Omaha) to A. E. Stoddard, December 18, 1951

Date
1951-12-18
Description

Suggestions that the Railroad should develop its own water so that it will not be subject to rationing as experienced by other water districts. Dividing the water production from all other assets of the Las Vegas Land and Water Company may be the best option for the Railroad to protect its water rights.

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Map showing location of 24" C.I. pipeline in Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1943

Date
1941 to 1945
Description
Scale [ca. 1:120]. 1 in. to 10 feet.--Scale [ca. 1:1,200.] 1 in. to 100 feet.--Scale [ca. 1:7,200. 1 in.=approx. 600 feet] --Scale [ca. 1:7,200]. 1 in.=600 feet. Vertical scale [ca. 1:240]. 1 in.=20 feet. 1 map : blueline ; 58 x 74 cm. At head of title: As constructed drawing. "W.O.-8577." "Drawing no. 41092." "City of Las Vegas Highway transcribed from drwg. approved Harlan Brown, City Engineer-Sept. 1943-H.D.A 12/31/43"--Hand-written note. Map of the water pipes for Las Vegas. Includes the buildings in the railroad yard, a detailed map of a section of the pipe, a profile of the 24 inch C.I. pipe, and a map of the point of diversion. Date of detailed map is 5-20-1930. From the Union Pacific Railroad Collection. Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, Office of Chief Engineer

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Photograph of wagons and teams, Clark County, Nevada, 1904

Date
1904
Description
A distant view of wagons and teams used for railroad survey in Clark County, Nevada.

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