Search Results
Photograph of artesian well on golf course, Las Vegas, circa early 1900s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Image
Postcard: artesian well on Eglington Ranch, undated
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Lake-Eglington Family Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 02
Archival Component
Photograph of an artesian well opening in Las Vegas, circa 1930
Date
Archival Collection
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
Image
Man near an artesian well, approximately 1905
Level of Description
Archival Collection
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 04 (Restrictions apply)
Archival Component
Photograph of two men at an artesian well, Wixon Ranch, Las Vegas, Nevada, circa 1920s
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Floyd Farmer (on right) and an unidentified man standing next to a flowing artesian well on Wixon Ranch.
Transcribed Notes: Artesian Well, Wixon Ranch, Las Vegas, Nev.
Image
Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley on Taylor Ranch, with group of men, before 1910
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Thee identified and four unidentified men looking at a flowing artesian well with a drilling rig nearby.
Transcribed Notes: Handwritten inscription on back: First Artesian Well
Image
Photograph of children gathered by an artesian well near Tule Springs, circa 1938
Date
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.'
Image
Photograph of four girls near outlet of artesian well, Pahrump, Nevada, before 1950
Date
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
Image
Film transparency of men opening an artesian well, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1929-1932
Date
Archival Collection
Description
Image
Photograph of first artesian well in Las Vegas Valley on Taylor Ranch, Clark County, before 1910
Date
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.
Image