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First artesian well, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print

Date

1910 (year approximate) to 1945 (year approximate)

Description

From the Elizabeth Harrington Photograph Collection (PH-00291)

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Photograph of Peter Buol and William Pike sitting next to artesian well, circa 1908

Date

1908 (year approximate)

Description

Peter Buol (wearing hat) and William Pike next to an artesian well.

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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920

Date

1920-03-06

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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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920, Back

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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Photograph of Eglington men standing near artesian well on Eglington Ranch, circa 1912

Date

1912 (year approximate)

Description

Frederick and Earl Eglington and 'one of Dara's boys by the Eglington Well.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on front: Eglington Well, Las Vegas, Nev.

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W. R. Thomas, E. W. Griffith, and John S. Park near an artesian well, approximately 1905

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: PH-00014
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 04 (Restrictions apply)

Archival Component

Water Leakage from Artesian Wells for Las Vegas Project, 1938

Level of Description

File

Archival Collection

John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: MS-00181
Collection Name: John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 06

Archival Component

Photograph of Fred Hesse and Fred Balzar opening an artesian well in Las Vegas, circa 1930

Date

1930 (year approximate)

Description

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

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

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Photographs and descriptions of an artesian well in the northwest corner of Clark County (Nevada), May 10, 1924

Date

1924-05-22

Archival Collection

Description

Photographs with captions of an artesian well in Las Vegas

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