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Photograph of Union Pacific Railroad depot time capsule plaque, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1940

Date
1940
Description
Time capsule plaque placed at the opening of the Union Pacific Depot in 1940. It was opened in 1970 when the depot was razed to make space for the Union Plaza Hotel. The plaque reads: "Las Vegas, Nevada, Passenger Depot, Union Pacific Railroad. H. L. Gogerty, Architect. Ryberg Bros, Builders. Erected 1940. Elev. 2027.8."

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Maps of explorations and surveys for a railroad route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, 1855

Date
1855
Description
Map no. 1. From the valley of Green River to the Great Salt Lake -- Map no. 2. From the Great Salt Lake to the Humboldt Mountains -- Map no. 3. From the Humboldt Mountains to the Mud Lakes -- Map no. 4. From the valley of the Mud Lakes to the Pacific Ocean. 'From explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3rd Artillery, E.G. Egloffstein, topographer for the route. 1855.' ''Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C.' Published by the War Dept. Scale 1:760,320. 12 miles to 1 in. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.

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Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company employees clubhouse at Caliente, Nevada: architectural drawing

Date
1926-10-14
Description

From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397). The scales are noted in the drawing. The bottom of the drawing says, "First Floor  1/8" = 1' - 0" " , and "Second-Floor Scale 1/8" = 1' - 0" " . The corner of the drawing says, "Union Pacific System LA & SL RR. Employees Clubhouse At Caliente. Asst. Chief Engineers Office Los Angeles. Drawn By ECB. Oct 14 1926. Scale 1/8" = 1' - 0". S-335".

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The San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad in Southern Nevada: map

Date
1906
Description
From the UNLV Libraries Single Item Accession Photograph Collection (PH-00171). Plat showing country tributary to S.P.L.A. and S.L. Railroad in Southern Nevada. Compiled by J.T. McWilliams.

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Photograph of a decorated wagon at Tonopah Railroad Carnival, Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s

Description
Caption: Miners Drugstore Float Tonopah R.R. Carnival

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Photograph of people seated in stands at Tonopah Railroad Carnival, Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s

Date
Unknown year in the decade of the 1900s
Description
Photograph of people seated in stands at Tonopah Railroad Carnival, Tonopah (Nev.), early 1900s

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Film transparency of snow sheds covering railroad tracks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, circa early to mid 1900s

Date
1900 to 1950
Description
An undated black and white image of snow sheds covering Central Pacific Railroad tracks in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

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Report, Estimated cost of reproduction new and less depreciation of water facilities owned by Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company, July 16, 1951

Date
1951-07-16
Description

Detailed cost and construction material lists for all water production and transmission facilities owned by owned by Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad Company and formerly owned by 14th Street Water Company and Merlin Water Company as of December 31, 1950.

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Ledger book of checks dispersed by Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad, 1927 to 1932

Level of Description
File
Archival Collection
Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad Records
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00006
Collection Name: Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad Records
Box/Folder: Box 1

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Piping plan for water and drainage for Union Pacific Railroad clubhouse in Caliente, Nevada: architectural drawing

Date
1927-08-10
Description

From Union Pacific Railroad Collection (MS-00397).The scales are noted in the drawing. The drawing states, "Basement Floor Plan." Near the bottom it says, "Gilbert Stanley Underwood and Co. Architects & Engineers. 730 So. Los Angeles St. Los Angeles Calif. Dr By Albert. Tr By. Ch By Albert. Piping Plan For Water And Drainage. File No. 15684-P. Sheet #16. Job # 399. Date 8-10-27. A Club House For The Union Pacific System, Caliente, Nevada."

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