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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920, Back
Description
Artesian well located approximately 4 (four) miles from Las Vegas, on a ranch. Water was used for irrigation.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back of postcard: "March 6, 1920 This is a well 4 miles from Las Vegas. the valve could be opened wide but it is regulated to let out just enough water for irrigating this is the best well in valley. sure some pressure they first drill down and case the hole and have a gusher water well. the man that owns this ranch has one of the finest in this sections Mr. Russell from Ohio."
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Aerial photograph of Frenchman Mountain, Nevada, circa 1949
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view looking south of Frenchman Mountain and the east side of Las Vegas Valley. Lake Mead can be seen in the distance.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten text on back of photo: "Frenchman Mt. Airview SE"
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Aerial photograph looking northeast over Frenchman Mountain, circa 1949
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Frenchman Mountain and a little of the Las Vegas Wash area. Lake Mead can barely be seen in the distance.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View NE Frenchman Mt left of center"
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Aerial photograph of head of Lake Mead, November 29, 1948
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of the head of Lake Mead, the outlet of the Grand Canyon. Printed in lower left corner: 3A0, 306 Head of Lake Mead 11-29-48. Clock face visible in lower right corner of photograph.
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Wash looking east, May 4, 1949
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas Wash as it leaves the Las Vegas Valley.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "Las Vegas Wash, lower left toward upper right. Beyond, at left, pinnacles & ''Lava'' Butte"
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Aerial photograph of Frenchman Mountain looking southwest, May 4, 1949
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Frenchman Mountain, with the Las Vegas Valley behind it.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View SW"
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Aerial photograph of Sunrise Mountain and Nellis AFB area, circa 1949
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Sunrise Mountain and Nellis AFB area looking east.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View SE. In foreground, large fan S.E. of Nellis Air Force"
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Aerial photograph of Boulder City, circa 1949
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view looking north of Boulder City.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from handwritten notes on back: "View N-ward"
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Photograph of northwest of Las Vegas, 1924
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Summerlin area looking at the backside of Calico Basin and the Spring Mountains
Transcribed Notes: handwritten on back: North West of Las Vegas about 1924
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Panoramic photograph of Las Vegas taken from Salt Lake depot, August 1905
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Photograph of Las Vegas in August 1905, looking east down Fremont Street from the Salt Lake depot under construction. Place identified on photo as Los Vegas Nevada.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: From JW Wilson June 13 1951. 1. Brick stove brought by D. Farnsworth 2. First State Bank 3. L.V. Land & Water. Notes on attached sheet: From Salt Lake Depot then under construction.
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