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⚡ Nevada Power / NV Energy Industrial Heritage Collection
A curated, museum‑style archive of authentic utility‑company artifacts spanning multiple decades of Nevada’s electrical infrastructure.
This collection centers around an early‑era Almetek “Danger High Voltage Inside – Keep Out” aluminum sign used by Nevada Power Company, supported by original personnel items, facility documentation, evacuation maps, and branded workwear from Nevada Power / NV Energy.
This is a complete heritage set, ideal for collectors of industrial Americana, utility history, or regional Nevada memorabilia.
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⭐ Historical Context (Clark Station Lineage)
The Nevada Power era began in 1961, when Southern Nevada Power rebranded during a period of rapid expansion across the Las Vegas Valley. This timeframe aligns with the growth of the Edward W. Clark Generating Station, Nevada’s oldest steam‑generated plant, originally built in 1954.
Clark Station evolved dramatically over the decades:
- 1950s–1970s — Early steam units and mid‑century expansion as Las Vegas grew.
- Late 1970s–1980s — Installation and upgrading of Westinghouse 501B‑series turbines.
- 1990s — Conversion of turbine units into combined‑cycle blocks, increasing efficiency and output.
- 2007–2009 — Major modernization doubled Clark’s generating capacity while cutting emissions in half.
- 1999–2008 — Nevada Power merged with Sierra Pacific Power, later adopting the unified name NV Energy.
Today, Clark Station operates 19 generating units with over 1,100 MW of peak capacity, serving hundreds of thousands of Nevada households.
The materials in this collection reflect the pre‑NV Energy Nevada Power era, when mid‑century industrial signage and facility documentation were actively used across Clark Station and Sunrise Station.
The included Almetek sign carries the manufacturer mark “ALMETEK IND 2426,” an early production identifier consistent with Almetek’s mid‑century manufacturing style. Combined with the Nevada Power branding and period‑correct hazard graphics, the sign aligns with the 1960s–1970s utility signage era.
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🔧 Included Items
1. Almetek “Danger High Voltage Inside – Keep Out” Aluminum Sign
- Original Nevada Power Co. facility signage
- Bold yellow field, red DANGER oval, lightning‑strike graphic
- Aluminum construction (utility‑grade, non‑porcelain)
- Approx. 10" × 14"
- Marked ALMETEK IND 2426 (early Almetek batch code)
- Authentic mid‑century industrial safety design
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with expected age wear
2. NV Energy / Nevada Power Work Shirt
- Unifirst long‑sleeve button‑up
- High‑quality work‑grade fabric
- Embroidered NV Energy logo
- Size: XXL‑LN
- Condition: New vintage, never issued
3. Clark Station Badges & Keyring Set
- 2 NV Energy contractor badges (Clark Facility)
- 1 Nevada Power visitor badge (Clark Station)
- 1 brass Clark Station facility tag
- Keyring with 10 “DO NOT DUPLICATE” brass keys
- 1 vintage JL brass tire pressure gauge
- Condition: Authentic operational wear
4. Edward W. Clark Generating Station Information Card
- Double‑sided semigloss 11" × 8.5"
- NV Energy‑issued educational sheet
- Includes turbine data, capacity, and facility history
- Condition: Excellent
5. Clark Station & Sunrise Station Evacuation / Hazard Maps
- Two large 17" × 11" color‑printed facility maps
- Detailed hazard identification, assembly points, and layout
- Condition: Clean, no tears
6. Sierra Pacific / Nevada Power 2005 Desk Pad
- 11" × 8.5"
- 16 pages, lined
- Company‑branded personnel calendar/notepad
- Condition: Vintage unused stock
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📜 Provenance
All items originate from or directly reference Nevada Power Company and NV Energy, including Clark Station and Sunrise Station facilities. This collection was assembled to preserve the operational, visual, and historical identity of Nevada’s power‑generation era.
A collector’s provenance sheet is included to document the full history and context of the set.
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⭐ Why This Collection Is Special
- Cohesive, multi‑decade archive
- Includes signage, personnel items, maps, apparel, and documentation
- Rare to find Clark Station and Sunrise Station materials together
- Perfect centerpiece for industrial décor, historical display, or collector archive
- Represents Nevada Power’s pre‑NV Energy era (1961–2008)
- Features authentic mid‑century Almetek utility signage
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📦 Shipping & Handling
- All items packed securely
- Maps and documents shipped flat or rolled (buyer’s choice)
- Sign protected with rigid backing
- Fast dispatch from California
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🔍 Keywords for Collectors
Industrial Americana,
Utility memorabilia,
NV Energy,
Nevada Power,
Clark Station,
Almetek,
Hazard sign,
Power plant artifacts.
