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Photograph of Eglington men standing near artesian well on Eglington Ranch, circa 1912

Date

1912 (year approximate)

Description

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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Photograph of artesian well on Eglington Ranch near Las Vegas, circa 1912

Date

1912 (year approximate)

Description

Artesian well spouting on Eglington Ranch.

Transcribed Notes: Printed on front: Artesian well on Eglington Ranch near Las Vegas, Nevada, Oasis Confectionery Photo

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Photograph of a group of people in and around swimming pool at Ladd's Resort, Las Vegas, circa 1910

Date

1910 (year approximate)

Description

Group of people, primarily children posing near the swimming pool at Ladd's Resort, the Las Vegas Ranch.

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Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley, Taylor Ranch, before 1910

Date

open start to 1910

Description

Three men standing near a flowing artesian well with a drilling rig nearby.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: First Artesian Well 1 Mile SW Taylor Ranch

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Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley on Taylor Ranch, with group of men, before 1910

Date

open start to 1910

Description

Thee identified and four unidentified men looking at a flowing artesian well with a drilling rig nearby.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: First Artesian Well

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Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley on Taylor Ranch, Clark County, before 1910

Date

open start to 1910

Description

Six men, five identified and one unidentified standing near a flowing artesian well with a drilling rig nearby on the Taylor Ranch.

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Aerial photograph of Union Pacific Railroad yards, Las Vegas, late 1920s

Date

1925 (year approximate)

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas and Union Pacific Railroad yards.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "[Identified by Dave Coons as LV Valley w/UPRR yards in Foreground. Late 1920s?] [Kim Geary - Roberts IDs ca 1931. EP 6-21-84]."

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas in the 1920s

Date

1920 (year uncertain)

Description

Aerial photograph of Las Vegas looking north.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Aerial views of Las Vegas showing downtown UP yards 1920's. Shop's still standing (1983)."

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Aerial photograph taken of Dr. John S. Park home and Kiel Ranch, North Las Vegas, since 1920

Date

1920 to 1950

Description

Aerial photograph of Kiel Ranch and the home of Dr. John S. Park.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Dr. Park, A shot of your home taken from 800 feet. Buzz Morrison."

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Aerial photograph of the Colorado River and Hemenway Wash, before 1935

Date

open start to 1935

Description

Hemenway Wash, located at the bend of the Colorado River just upstream of Black Canyon, before the construction of Hoover dam.

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Colorado River"

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