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.
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.
View looking north from the corner of Allen Avenue and Merlayne Drive showing saturated areas
Transcribed Notes: Notes from attached sheet: View looking north from the corner of Allen Avenue and Merlayne Drive showing saturated areas. Midway City.