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Las Vegas Ranch and Las Vegas Fort photographs, approximately 1890-1940

Level of Description

Series

Identifier

II.

Scope and Contents

The Las Vegas Ranch and Las Vegas Fort photographs depict the Las Vegas Ranch (also known as the Stewart Ranch) and the Las Vegas Fort (also known as the Old Mormon Fort) from approximately 1900 to 1940. The land around the Stewart Ranch and the Las Vegas Fort eventually became the town site for the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. The photographs include the fort, houses at the Stewart Ranch, the orchard, and Las Vegas Creek. The items described include photographic prints and negatives; items listed are photographic prints unless otherwise specified.

Date

approximately 1890-1940

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet (4 hanging folders, 3 flat files, and 1 shared box of negatives)
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00104
Collection Name: Helen J. Stewart Photographs
Box/Folder: N/A

Arrangement

Materials remain in original order.

English