Letter from A. M. Folger (Las Vegas) to Frank Strong, May 13, 1948

Las Vegas - May 13, 1948 W 23-1 Mr. Frank Strong: A few days ago members of the School Board, accompanied by their Architect, called on me with a request that we remove our water mains from the alleys in Blocks 14 and 17, between 8th and 10th Streets from Lewis to Clark, because they wanted to relocate their athletic field to cover these two blocks. The football field is now located south of the High School between 7th and 8th Streets, but because of the need for additional class rooms this field will have to be moved to some other location. They have graded off Blocks 14 and 17 and propose to install a track and football field in Block 17, with bleachers along 8th Street; Block 14 will be used as a general recreation field. I do not see any sense in going to the expense of excavating about 1900 feet of ditch to relocate these pipe lines when they are doing no harm in their present location. A simpler solution would be to merely lower the southerly 130 feet of pipe line in Block 14 and leave the rest in place. Examination indicates the pipe is in good condition and will serve for another 30 years. It is extremely unlikely that the pipe line would go out in that time, but if it does, we could then abandon it in place and find another route through which to serve consumers, and I have so advised them to that effect. Their letter of May 10 is attached and if you see no objection we will so arrange. Sketch of location is also attached. A. M. Folger