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Slide of cover wagons used during the construction phase of Hoover Dam, Boulder City, Nevada, January 7, 1932
Date
1932-01-07
Description
Black and white image of men standing next to"cover wagons" in Boulder City. Nine cover wagons, each having a capacity of 48 men, were used to transport workmen from Boulder City to Black Canyon for the construction of the Hoover Dam. These buses were canvas-covered with side curtains that could be raised during hot weather. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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Photograph of the Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, circa 1950s
Date
1950 to 1959
Description
Black and white image of a building, possibly an old hospital, located on Nellis Air Force Base. Site Name: Nellis Air Force Base (Nev.)
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Photograph of deserted streets, Las Vegas, circa mid 1950s
Date
1955 to 1959
Description
Black and white image of a mostly deserted street scene, probably at 3rd and B Streets, in Las Vegas.
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Film transparency of Big Springs, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
1900 to 1910
Description
Black and white image of a man and a car at Big Springs, also known as Las Vegas Springs.
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Film transparency of Potosi Mine, Nevada, 1917
Date
1917
Description
Black and white image of workers at Potosi Mine, located 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. Nevada--Goodsprings Mining District
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Photograph of Hotel Nipton, California, circa 1930s-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Description
An exterior view of the Hotel Nipton.
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Photograph of an automobile, circa 1930-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Description
Black and white image of a man and an automobile in the desert.
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Photograph of an automobile, circa 1930-1940s
Date
1930 to 1949
Description
Black and white image of a man leaning on an automobile in a snowy area.
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Slide of Helldorado Parade, Boulder City, Nevada, circa 1930
Date
1929 to 1931
Description
Black and white image of people in a horse-drawn covered wagon participating in the Helldorado Parade.
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Slide of construction on Hoover Dam, circa early 1930s
Date
1932 to 1935
Description
Black and white image of equipment being lowered into Hoover Dam. People are watching from the lookout point on the Nevada side of the dam. Note: Boulder Dam was officially renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
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