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Photograph of an artesian well opening in Las Vegas, circa 1930

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1930s (year approximate)

Description

Las Vegas mayor J. Fred Hesse (far left) and Nevada governor Fred Balzar (far right) with three other men at opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas

Transcribed Notes: Notes on photo sleeve: "Opening an artesian well in Las Vegas, ca. 1929-32. J. Fred Hesse (left) and Fred Balzar (right)"; Stamped on back of photo: G. L. Ullom. 104 Fremont Street. Las Vegas, Nevada

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Photograph of Las Vegas Creek with water wheel at Las Vegas Fort, circa 1931

Date

1931 (year approximate)

Description

Las Vegas Creek with water wheel at Las Vegas Fort.

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Photograph of flooding along College Avenue, North Las Vegas, 1962

Date

1962

Description

Flooding along College Avenue, now Lake Mead, in North Las Vegas. From left to right, signs read: North Las Vegas City Limits - Please Observe Traffic Lanes; Retain Frank McNamee - Supreme Court Justice; Street signs: N Pecos St, E College Ave

Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back: Elton M. Garrett Collection; Valley Times - News

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Photograph of North Las Vegas golf course, northwest direction, circa 1965

Date

1965 (year approximate)

Description

North Las Vegas golf course with Parks and Recreation Building and city water tanks.

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "North Las Vegas Golf Course (Par 3) with Parks and Recreation Building and city water storage tanks"; Notes on back: "NLV Par 3 Golf Course with P & R Bldg. and city water storage tanks."

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Photograph of North Las Vegas golf course, westward direction, circa 1965

Date

1965 (year approximate)

Description

North Las Vegas golf course with Parks and Recreation Building and city water tanks.

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "North Las Vegas Golf Course (Par 3) with Parks and Recreation Building and city water storage tanks"; Notes on back: "NLV Par 3 Golf Course with P & R Bldg. and city water storage tanks."

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Photograph of water running high in flood channel and North Las Vegas Boulevard flood channel

Date

1970 (year approximate)

Description

Flood channel with water running high under North Las Vegas Boulevard. Signs on front for 91 and 93 freeways

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "Las Vegas Boulevard North and North Las Vegas flood channel, ca. 1970s." Notes on back: "Las Vegas Blvd North and NLV flood channel."

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Aerial photograph of North Las Vegas flood control channel under I-15 and Civic Center Drive, June 5, 1973

Date

1973-06-05

Description

Flood control channel crossing I-15 and Civic Center Drive, Bullock's Feed and Tack store nearby.

Transcribed Notes: Notes from photo sleeve: "Aerial photo: Looking southeast. North Las Vegas flood control channel crosses I-15 and Civic Center Drive with Bulloch's Feed and Tack store next to channel. June 5, 1973." Stamped on back: "CNLV Engineering Dept." Notes on back: "Looking SE NLV Flood Control channel crosses I-15 and Civic Center Drive with Bullocks Feed and Tack store next to channel"

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Photograph of flood channel west of Interstate 15 looking toward North Las Vegas, June 5, 1973

Date

1973-06-05

Description

Flood channel west of Interstate 15 looking toward North Las Vegas and Frenchman Mountain.

Transcribed Notes: Notes on back: "Flood Channel west of I-15 looking towards NLV and Sunrise Mountain." Stamped on back: "CNLV Engineering Dept."

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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Wash looking northwest, June 5, 1973

Date

1973-06-05

Description

Aerial view of Las Vegas Wash at Lake Mead Blvd. and Pecos Street in North Las Vegas.

Transcribed Notes: Stamped & written on back: CNLV Engineering Dept. - Date Jun 5 1973; Project - Land use Vegas Wash - SE; Lake Mead & Pecos Flood Control in county

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Photograph of flooding on Carey Avenue in North Las Vegas, 1970s

Date

Unknown year in the decade of the 1970s (year approximate)

Description

Flooding on Carey Avenue, North Las Vegas.

Transcribed Notes: Notes on back: "Carey Ave Flooding"

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