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Aerial photograph of airplane and Las Vegas Airfield, Nevada, circa 1940
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Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of an airplane and the Las Vegas Airstrip before the Army Air Corps took over the fields.
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Aerial photograph of the West Coast Air Corps Training Center, Nevada, 1941
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of the West Coast Air Corps Training Center at Nellis Air Force Base in 1941
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "Nellis AFB, Nevada, 1941"
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Photograph of Gilcrease Ranch, North Las Vegas, circa 1920's-1930's
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Archival Collection
Description
Field crops on the Gilcrease Ranch in North Las Vegas. Sheep Range in the background.
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Photograph of train and water tank, March 7, 1920
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Water tank for locomotives located near round house. Steam visible from train.
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, westward direction, circa 1920
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas
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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas, northwest direction, circa 1920
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas
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Photograph of irrigation pond at Wilson Ranch (Spring Mountain Ranch), 1921
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Indian school, irrigation pond on Wilson Ranch.
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Photograph of irrigation pond at Wilson Ranch (Spring Mountain Ranch); September 1921
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Irrigation school at Wilson Ranch, 30 miles from Las Vegas.
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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920
Date
Archival Collection
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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