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Photograph of an artesian well opening in Las Vegas, circa 1930
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Archival Collection
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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 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 four girls near outlet of artesian well, Pahrump, Nevada, before 1950
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Archival Collection
Description
Four children at the outlet of an artesian well.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back: Our well. L-R: 1. ?, 2. Paula, 3. Dorothy, 4. Patsy
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Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley on Taylor Ranch, Clark County, before 1910
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Archival Collection
Description
Six men, five identified and one unidentified standing near a flowing artesian well with a drilling rig nearby on the Taylor Ranch.
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Photograph of Rex Bell?, J. T. Williams, and Clara Bow? Standing next to an artesian well, 1930's
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Rex Bell?, J. T. Williams, and Clara Bow? Standing next to an artesian well.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back
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Mounted photograph of Peter Buol next to his artesian well in the Las Vegas Valley, 1914
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Archival Collection
Description
Peter Buol, first mayor of Las Vegas, and two other men next to a drilling rig and a flowing artesian well. Photograph was mounted on cardboard.
Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from cardboard mount: "Peter Boul (sic) was 1st Mayor of Las Vegas; Died 1964; Boul (sic) came to Pahrump Valley in 1904 to take over Yount Manse; Buol Well - 1914."
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Photograph of a man standing next to an artesian well, circa early 1900's
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Archival Collection
Description
Man standing next to an artesian well with the Sheep Mountains in the background. Top right corner of photo had been torn off; photo restored by Annie Sattler.
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Photograph of Peter Buol and William Pike sitting next to artesian well, circa 1908
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Peter Buol (wearing hat) and William Pike next to an artesian well.
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Photograph of Eglington men standing near artesian well on Eglington Ranch, circa 1912
Date
Archival Collection
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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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920
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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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