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First artesian well, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
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Archival Collection
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Photograph of Peter Buol and William Pike sitting next to artesian well, circa 1908
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Archival Collection
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Peter Buol (wearing hat) and William Pike next to an artesian well.
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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920
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Archival Collection
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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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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920, Back
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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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Photograph of the first artesian well near Taylor ranch, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925
Archival Collection
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Photograph of Eglington men standing near artesian well on Eglington Ranch, circa 1912
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Archival Collection
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Frederick and Earl Eglington and 'one of Dara's boys by the Eglington Well.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on front: Eglington Well, Las Vegas, Nev.
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W. R. Thomas, E. W. Griffith, and John S. Park near an artesian well, approximately 1905
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 04 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Water Leakage from Artesian Wells for Las Vegas Project, 1938
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 06
Archival Component
Photograph of Fred Hesse and Fred Balzar opening an artesian well in Las Vegas, circa 1930
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Archival Collection
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Las Vegas mayor J. Fred Hesse (left) and Nevada governor Fred Balzar (right) at opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas
Transcribed Notes: Notes on photo sleeve: "Las Vegas Mayor J. Fred Hesse (left) and Nev. Governor Fred Balzar at opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas, ca. 1929-32"; Stamped on back of photo: G. L. Ullom. 104 Fremont Street. Las Vegas, Nevada
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Photographs and descriptions of an artesian well in the northwest corner of Clark County (Nevada), May 10, 1924
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Archival Collection
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Photographs with captions of an artesian well in Las Vegas
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