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Photograph of streets of after the boom, Beatty (Nev.), early 1900s

Date
1900 to 1925
Description
Per patron comment, the building on the far left is the Beatty Cash Store, also known as Mom and Pop Richings' Store, but is now called the Beatty Club. It has signs for Red Crown Gasoline, as well as one that reads "Welcome to Leadfield," and could be from the late 1920s.
Caption: Beatty after the boom. Awaiting another one.

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Photograph of people, automobiles and wagons on Main Street, Pioneer (Nev.), 1900-1925

Description
Inscription on front reads: Welch & Tune Photo Goldfield Goldfield Nev Main St. Pioneer Nev. Per patron comment, the second business from the left is the Vienna Bakery Cafe, and a fire started there on May 7, 1909 that burned down all of the businesses in that row. Patron also noted that the sign on the back of the car reads "Alkali Bill's Auto Line," and this was a company that provided transportation from the Bullfrog Goldfield Railroad depot in Springfield to Pioneer.

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Photograph of downtown Beatty (Nev.), 1928-1934

Date
1928 to 1934
Description
View of Main Street in downtown Beatty, Nevada. The building at the far left is Remick's Garage. Behind it, are the general store and gasoline station owned by "Mom" and H. H. "Pop" Richings. The building at the far right is the Exchange Block. Inscription on front of photograph reads: " Beatty, Nevada. Frashers Foto - Pomona."
Caption: Beatty, Nevada

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Photograph of Fremont Street, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925

Date
1900 to 1925
Description
Fremont Street looking east near its intersection with Main Street. Shows cars in the street, people on sidewalks, and American flag banners stretched across the street. Many businesses and their signs are visible including the Las Vegas Hotel, the Northern Hotel and the Nevada Bakery. Date estimated to be around 1930.
Site Name: Fremont Street (Las Vegas, Nev.)

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Photograph of a man walking towards houses, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920

Date
1900 to 1920
Description
Photograph of a man walking towards houses, Goldfield (Nev.), 1900-1920

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Photograph of the Great Race as it comes through Goldfield, Goldfield (Nev.), 1908

Date
1908
Description
Photograph of the Great Race as it comes through Goldfield, Goldfield (Nev.), 1908

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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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Letter from Frank R. McNamee to C. C. Barry, June 6, 1923

Date
1923-06-06
Description
Letter from Frank R. McNamee to C. C. Barry, June 6, 1923

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Letter from E. E. Calvin to N. A. Williams, October 17, 1922

Date
1922-10-17
Description
Relays another letter from railroad President, Carl R. Gray, regarding the purchase of two automobiles for company use.

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Letter from J. G. Scrugham to F. R. McNamee, March 2, 1923

Date
1923-03-02
Description
Letter from J. G. Scrugham to F. R. McNamee, March 2, 1923

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