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Photograph of exposed sewer pipe in Pittman, Nevada, April 27, 1944

Date

1944-04-27

Description

Exposed sewer about 500 feet upstream from outlet, showing open joints and uneven grade and alignment.

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Photograph of ditch downstream from sewer outlet, Pittman, Nevada, April 27, 1944

Date

1944-04-27

Description

Ditch into which sewer empties about 15 feet downstream from sewer outlet.

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Photograph of sewer outlet, Pittman, Nevada, April 27, 1944

Date

1944-04-27

Description

Outlet of 4'' concrete sanitary sewer in Pittman.

Transcribed Notes: Notes from attached sheet: Outlet of 4 inch concrete sanitary sewer which probably starts in the vicinity of Midway Casino and collects from the westerly corner of Midway. Pipe is 4 inches diameter laid on uneven grade and alignment, with open joints.

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Photograph of dirt road with seepage in Pittman, Nevada, February 13, 1945

Date

1945-02-13

Description

View looking west along Merlayne Drive from Allen Avenue showing dark spots on the roadway from seepage.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back of photo: View looking west along Merlayne Drive from Allen Avenue. Dark spots in roadway are moist ground. Midway City.

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Aerial photograph of Pittman, Nevada, April 30, 1942

Date

1942-04-30

Description

Pittman, Nevada from the air.

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Letter from R. L. Adamson (Los Angeles) to F. H. Knickerbocker, August 18, 1931

Date

1931-08-18

Archival Collection

Description

Letter refers to Las Vegas Land and Water Company map, referenced below, showing proposed earthen dam near the Old Mormon Fort. Letter includes estimated construction costs. Mr. Adamson, Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad, advised against the spending of company money on the project.

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Photograph of Midway Casino and other buildings, Pittman, Nevada, April 27, 1944

Date

1944-04-27

Description

Midway Well and Casino containing public eating house with kitchen opening onto basement which flooded with sewage. Restroom structure in center and BMI vehicle number 429 on right side of photo. Patches of sewer seepage are visible in lower right corner and in front of vehicle.

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Photograph of ground with sewer seepage in Pittman, Nevada, March 30, 1945

Date

1945-03-30

Description

Seepage in Pittman, Nevada with the Midway Casino in the background.

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