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Photograph of Russell well, May 15, 1922
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Archival Collection
Description
Russell artesian well
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on front: Russell Well[s], May 15, 1922; Handwritten on back: Taken by Julian Anderson
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Aerial photograph of the Las Vegas Strip, circa 1975
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas Strip, looking north from MGM Grand Hotel and the Dunes.
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Aerial photograph of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, circa 1977
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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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Aerial photograph of Las Vegas Strip, 1952
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Las Vegas Strip, 1952, from the Flamingo Hotel looking north. Downtown Las Vegas can be seen in the distance.
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Aerial photograph of Twin Lakes/Lorenzi Park. Las Vegas, 1965
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Archival Collection
Description
Aerial view of Twin Lakes/Lorenzi Park in 1965.
Transcribed Notes: Stamped on back: Photos by Ken Jones
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Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
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Archival Collection
Description
(left to right) Celia Rivero, Johnny Weber and Alfonso Rivero gathered by a well near Tule Springs with Margarita Rivero and Maria Weber looking on.
Transcribed Notes: 'Attached sheet: Las Vegas Review-Journal, The Nevadan, 'Help Us Write History,' February 7, 1982 -- Source: Celia Munney, 870-0713, 6301 Garwood. Born 1926. l-r: 1. Celia Rivero, 2. Johnny Weber, 3. Alfonso Rivero, cousin, 4. Margarita Rivero, mother. Died 1974, 5. Maria (Chuey) Weber, aunt. Deceased. ca. 1938. Picture taken near Tule Springs. Had restaurant, Frank's Cafe, on First St. near Fremont (pres. parking for California Club). Frank Rivero had 3 restaurants: 1 behind present Mint; 2nd near Home Lumber site; and this one. Frank died in 1948. Had Mexican and American food. Made lunches for Boulder Dam crews. Has pictures and made appointment to see her 2-17-82, 3:30 pm. Elko Rooms next to Frank's Restaurant owned by an aunt you came to LV in 1917.'
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Photograph of flooding in the Las Vegas Valley, circa 1970
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Flooding in Las Vegas
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Photograph of flooding on the Las Vegas Strip, circa 1970
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Archival Collection
Description
Flooding on the Las Vegas Strip, Dunes Hotel and Country Club in the background
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Photograph of flooding in a Las Vegas parking lot, circa 1970
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Flooding in a Las Vegas parking lot
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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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