Common Threads: Through Rothstein’s Lens: New Deal Photography and Nevada’s Transformation

When

Thursday, October 15 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Where

Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas — 309 S Valley Blvd, Las Vegas, 89107

<p><strong>Common Threads presents<br /> </strong>Through Rothstein&#8217;s Lens: New Deal Photography and Nevada&#8217;s Transformation</p> <p><strong>Speaker:</strong><br /> <strong>Ann Rothstein-Segan, Daughter of Arthur Rothstein<br class="html-br museum-block" />Brodie Hefner, Historian<br /> </strong></p> <p>In 1940, Rothstein&#8217;s lens captured the landscapes, attractions, and western heritage that would soon draw millions of visitors and residents to Nevada. More than 80 years later, Ann and Brodie offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at his Nevada assignment, revealing how New Deal investments helped spark decades of rapid growth in the region. Blending personal insights with historical context, this program offers a rare opportunity to explore the legacy of one of America&#8217;s most important documentary photographers and glimpse the moment Las Vegas began transforming into the city we know today.</p>

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