There’s something about old photos that never fails to capture our attention. After all, photos provide a glimpse at something that books and oral stories can’t give us. All of these photos were taken in Nevada during the early 1900s. As you’ll soon see, a lot has changed over the past century! However, what’s most fascinating may just be the things that haven’t changed so much.

A Basque sheepherder camped on the range at Dangberg Ranch in Douglas County. Dangberg Ranch was one of the largest in western Nevada.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
This is a familiar sight, actually! Taken in 1940, players gather around the slot machines in Las Vegas in this photo
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
In March 1940, a prospector poses for the camera in the mining town of Goldfield.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
Tourists visit the famous bottle house in Rhyolite, Nevada. This unique house survives and can still be seen to this day.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
It looks like Nevadans have always been fascinated by ghost town remains. A visitor examines a crumbling structure in Rhyolite.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress

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High school-aged boys drive a jalopy down the streets of Genoa, Nevada. This photo was taken March 1940.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
A farmer loads hay to be fed to cattle at Dangberg Ranch. All in a day's work.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
Virginia City's main street doesn't look much different from how it looked a century ago.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
A couple enjoys some cold pints at Carson Brewery in Carson City.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress
Saddlemakers hard at work at Capriola Saddlery in Elko, Nevada.
Rothstein, Arthur, 1915-1985/Library of Congress

These photos are just amazing. Which of these snapshots stuck out to you the most? Let us know in the comments below and share your thoughts.

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