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Photograph of the first artesian well near Taylor Ranch, 1900-1925

Date

1900 to 1925

Description

Photograph of the first artesian well near Taylor Ranch, 1900-1925

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Photograph of a gushing artesian well in the Las Vegas Valley, circa early 1900's

Date

unspecified year in 190X (year approximate)

Description

Gushing artesian well, the source of Las Vegas' water supply

Transcribed Notes: Transcribed from back of photo: "Artesian well, source of Las Vegas water supply flows more than 3,500,000 gallons per day."

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Photograph of artesian well on Eglington Ranch near Las Vegas, circa 1912

Date

1912 (year approximate)

Description

Artesian well spouting on Eglington Ranch.

Transcribed Notes: Printed on front: Artesian well on Eglington Ranch near Las Vegas, Nevada, Oasis Confectionery Photo

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Photograph of artesian well, Las Vegas, 1926-1935

Date

1926 to 1935

Description

Black and white photograph of artesian well at Cragin home in Las Vegas.

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Photograph of artesian well spouting water, Eglington Ranch, Nevada 1912

Date

1912

Description

Spouting artesian well on the Eglington Ranch with the notation that the spout is 25 feet high.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on front: Eglington Well - Las Vegas, Nev.; arrow notating spout is 25 feet high

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Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley, Taylor Ranch, before 1910

Date

open start to 1910

Description

Three men standing near a flowing artesian well with a drilling rig nearby.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: First Artesian Well 1 Mile SW Taylor Ranch

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Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley on Taylor Ranch, before 1910

Date

open start to 1910

Description

Men near a flowing artesian well with a drilling rig nearby.

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Film transparency of opening of artesian well, Las Vegas, 1929-1932

Date

1929 to 1932

Description

The opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals pictured include an unidentified man; J. Fred Hesse, a Las Vegas mayor; and Fred Balzar, a Nevada governor.

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Film transparency of the opening of an artesian well, Las Vegas, 1929-1932

Date

1929 to 1932

Description

The opening an artesian well in Las Vegas, Nevada. From left to right, the individuals pictured are J. Fred Hesse, a Las Vegas Mayor; and unidentified man; Fred Balzar, a Nevada Governor; and another unidentified man.

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Photograph of William S. and Mary Belle Park near an artesian well, circa 1910

Date

1910 (year approximate)

Description

William S. and Mary Belle Park[?] near an artesian well.

Transcribed Notes: Handwritten on back: Mrs. W. S. Park

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