Las Vegas to Tonopah Railraod (Other Keyword)

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Archaeological Investigations of the Historic Las Vegas & Tonopah Railroad, Clark and Nye County, Nevada (1999)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Christopher L. Harper.

The project described herein was designed to document the history and significance of this railroad, as well as to assess its physical remains. To do this, we first provide a synthesis of available literature, including historic documents such as newspaper articles, photographs, and other related records. This synthesis includes the history of the railroad, the reasons for construction and abandonment, the politics that played a role in its development, and the effects of the railroad's arrival...


Report on the Archaeological Investigation of Buried Trash Deposits Uncovered at Indian Springs AFAF PHASE I and II (1999)
DOCUMENT Full-Text Keith Myhrer.

Report on Phase II investigations of a historic trash pit. The buried trash consisted of aqua colored alcohol bottles (40%), ceramic dishes (may be soap dishes) (15%), cans (5%), cut bovine bones (30%), burned wood (5%), and small objects (including a burned shoe) (5%).