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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1950s

Date
1950 to 1959
Description
A black and white image of downtown Reno during the day. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Pedestrians and automobiles can be seen lining the street underneath various shops and buildings such as Harold's Club, Nevada Club, Harrah's, Herz Jewelry, and the Dancing Hay Market Club.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, 1930s

Date
1930 to 1939
Description
A black and white image of downtown Reno. People and cars are seen sharing the small space of an alleyway while neon signs hang in the air above them. Some of the signs read: "Harrah's Bingo;" "Harold's Club, Race Horse Booking;" "Redo Cafe;" and "Palace Club." Text on the bottom of the image reads: "Douglas Alley, Reno, Nevada." Site Name: Douglas Alley (Reno, Nev.)

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Photograph of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1905

Date
1905
Description
Panoramic photograph of downtown Las Vegas Nevada, showing railroad tracks, the railyard, businesses (some in tents) and residential homes.

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Aerial photograph of Stateline, Nevada, circa 1958

Date
1957 to 1959
Description

Aerial view of Stateline, Nevada. Harrah's Tahoe is under construction on the left center of the photograph.
Address: Stateline; Douglas County; Nevada

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Photograph of businesses in Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1910s

Date
1910 to 1919
Description
Main business district of Searchlight Nevada. Both horses and automobiles are in the street.

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Photograph of the Hotel Nevada (Las Vegas), 1909 or 1910

Date
1909 to 1910
Description

Early view of the Hotel Nevada on Fremont and Main. Handwritten transcription from original: "1909 or 1910. R. Pearce. Hotel Nev, now Sal Sagev." The Hotel Nevada changed to the Sal Sagev from 1931-1955, then to the Golden Gate Hotel and Casino.
Site Name: Hotel Nevada
Address: 1 Fremont Street

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Photograph of Main Street, Searchlight, Nevada, circa 1920s

Date
1920 to 1929
Description
Two boys stand in the middle of Main Street in Searchlight, Nevada with a gambling club sign visible.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date
1912 to 1914
Description
A black and white image of downtown Reno at night. The illuminated neon sign bridging the two sides of the street together reads: "Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World." Signs from various cafes and clubs are also visible.

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Slide of downtown Reno, Nevada, circa 1913

Date
1912 to 1914
Description
A black and white image of downtown Reno. Multiple neon signs can be seen advertising different businesses, including: "Wall Paper;" "Sunderlands;" "Anheuser Restaurant;" and "Frederick's Millimery." Text on the phote reads: Copyrighted by [?] Reese" and "Virginia St. Reno, Nev 1913."

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Aerial photograph of Pioche, Nevada, circa 1880s-1890s

Date
1880 to 1899
Description
An aerial view of Pioche, Nevada. The Dexter Stables, Marysville Hotel, J. J. Halpin &Co. Hardware and another hardware store, furniture stores and a tobacco store are identified.

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