When compared to living in today’s society, the 1940s was a much simpler time. Listed below is a collection of rare photos by Arthur Rothstein. These 15 photos take us back to 1940, showing us how the people of this great state lived. The original captions are included with each photo.
- “Prospector grub store. Goldfield, Nevada.”
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- “Active mining town. Silver Peak, Nevada.”
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- “Abandoned mine. Goldfield, Nevada.”
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- “Saloon. Silver Peak, Nevada.”
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- “Abandoned mine owner’s home. Goldfield, Nevada.”
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- “Gold dredge operator. Nye County, Nevada.”
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- “Prospector testing ore samples. Esmeralda County, Nevada.”
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- “Main street. Tonopah, Nevada.”
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- “High school boys in jalopy. Genoa, Nevada.”
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- “Basque sheepherder camped on the range. Dangberg Ranch, Douglas County, Nevada.”
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- “Stores on main street. Elko, Nevada.”
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- “School and church. Virginia City, Nevada.”
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- “Main street. Winnemucca, Nevada.”
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- “Golfers in club house. Reno, Nevada.”
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- “Railroad station. Carson City, Nevada.”
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What do you think about these vintage photos of Nevada? Can you or any of your family members recall what life was like in 1940? If so, share your experiences with us in the comments below!
Photogrammar/Arthur Rothstein
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