William McGuff (right) and Old Man Mason (left) near an artesian well at the McGruff Ranch. Old Man Mason who brought the first automobile to town. Two photographic prints mounted on one piece of cardboard. It was verified that Paradise Road and Sur Este Avenue are in Las Vegas.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from cardboard mount (below first photo): "William McGruff Ranch. Man in dark clothes is 'Old Man Mason' who brought first auto to town."; Transcribed from second photo: "Mr. McGruff & his peach trees." and "Paradise Rd. on Sur Este Ave."
Image
Several people in swimming suits relaxing on a log in the water at Indian Springs
Image
Peter Buol (wearing hat) and William Pike next to an artesian well.
Image
The remains of Daniel Bonelli's house on the Colorado River, covered by Lake Mead
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Home of Daniel Bonnelli at landing on Colorado River"
Image
The proposed site of Hoover Dam before the creation of Lake Mead
Image
Black Canyon before the construction of Hoover Dam
Image
Shot of the podium during the 1905 auction of town sites in Las Vegas
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from front of photo: "Clark's Las Vegas Townsite" (on front of podium)
Image
Mary Corkhill drawing a bucket of water from the Las Vegas Creek
Image
People swimming at the pool at the Las Vegas Ranch
Image
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.
Image