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The Back Story: Pioneer Wall

After UNLV's first building had long outlived its usefulness, it was torn down. But its historical significance was preserved as a memorial to the university's most influential supporters.

Pioneer Wall is located on the site of UNLV's first building. (Aaron Mayes/UNLV Photo Services)

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