Vintage photos are amazing—especially those in black and white! I love how vintage photos allow us to take a glimpse into the past to see what life was like so long ago. It’s interesting to see how people lived during a time when life was much more different than it is today. The following 15 rare photos prove that Nevada has definitely came a long way.

  1. Nevada State Capitol, 1875

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  1. Bullion Mine, Virginia City, c.1875-77

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  1. Main Street, Goldfield, Nevada, 1904

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  1. Burro Race, Rhyolite, Nevada, July 4, 1908

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  1. Postcard of Rhyolite Depot

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  1. Miners Union & Fire Hall in Gold Hill, Nevada

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  1. Reno, Nevada Railroad, 1930s

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  1. Virginia City, Nevada, 1931

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  1. Boulder Theatre, July 1932

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  1. Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Michael Wilding at the Sahara, 1956

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  1. Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, Flamingo, 1957

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  1. Postcard - Holiday Inn, Center Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada

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  1. Las Vegas Strip, 1965

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  1. Elvis & Priscilla Presley, Aladdin, 1967

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  1. Clown Motel, Tonopah, Nevada

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My favorite photo is the one of Elvis and Priscilla Presley on their wedding day. Which photo is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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