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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2. Bullion Mine, Virginia City, c.1875-77
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3. Main Street, Goldfield, Nevada, 1904
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4. Burro Race, Rhyolite, Nevada, July 4, 1908
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5. Postcard of Rhyolite Depot
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6. Miners Union & Fire Hall in Gold Hill, Nevada
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7. Reno, Nevada Railroad, 1930s
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8. Virginia City, Nevada, 1931
flickr/John Atherton
9. Boulder Theatre, July 1932
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10. Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Michael Wilding at the Sahara, 1956
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11. Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, Flamingo, 1957
flickr/Dan Perry
12. Postcard - Holiday Inn, Center Strip, Las Vegas, Nevada
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13. Las Vegas Strip, 1965
flickr/theboyds
14. Elvis & Priscilla Presley, Aladdin, 1967
flickr/Dan Perry
15. 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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