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Photograph of a gushing artesian well in the Las Vegas Valley, circa early 1900's
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Gushing artesian well, the source of Las Vegas' water supply
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Artesian well, source of Las Vegas water supply flows more than 3,500,000 gallons per day."
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Postcard of Lorenzi Park, Las Vegas, circa 1930
Date
Archival Collection
Description
The ponds at Lorenzi Park, Las Vegas
Transcribed Notes: Printed on front of postcard: Lorenzi Park at Las Vegas, Nevada; Oakes Photo; Printed on back of postcard: Lorenzi Park at Las Vegas comprises eleven acres of water from artesian wells, furnishing boating, swimming and irrigation.; Also space for one-cent stamp; Printed by Curt Teich & Co., Inc., Chicago, U.S.A.
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Photograph of the prayer dedication for the signing of the Hoover Dam bill, December 1928
Date
Archival Collection
Description
A large gathering of people near the dam site praying in thanks for the passage of the bill authorizing the construction of Hoover Dam
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Prayer of thanks for signing of Boulder Dam Bill"
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Photograph of a man standing next to an artesian well, circa early 1900's
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Man standing next to an artesian well with the Sheep Mountains in the background. Top right corner of photo had been torn off; photo restored by Annie Sattler.
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Photograph of a man sitting near an artesian well, circa early 1900's
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Man sitting next to an artesian well
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from photo sleeve: "Man sitting near artesian well, probably Old Ranch"
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Photograph of swimmers in a salt water hole near the junction of the Virgin and Colorado Rivers, before 1938
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Five unidentified men swimming in pool near the salt mines near the confluence of the Virgin and Colorado Rivers.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription and signature on back: "Salt water hole, 1-mile west of Jct. Virgin and Col. Rivers." Signed Merle Frehner
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Photograph of a Union Pacific tour-bus on Highway 93, Nevada, circa 1933
Date
Archival Collection
Description
A Union Pacific tour-bus in a pullout overlooking Hemenway Wash off Highway 93.
Transcribed Notes: Written on back: 9-20-33
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Aerial photograph of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1977
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of UNLV. Also showing part of Las Vegas north of the university. Photograph follows Maryland Parkway north from about Tropicana Avenue. Both downtown Las Vegas and North Las Vegas can be seen in the distance.
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Photograph of artesian well throwing 60 inches of water, after 1950
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Man opening a valve to let an artesian well run
Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back: Vegas Studio, Las Vegas, Nevada; Handwritten inscription on back: Artesian well throwing 60 inches of water. Artesian wells average 400 ft. deep.
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Photograph looking east through the remains of Saint Thomas, 1964
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Looking east through the remains of Saint Thomas from just south of Lord's Garage. Hannig's Ice Cream Parlor's remains are visible in the distance.
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