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Postcard shows the San Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railroad Depot of Las Vegas in 1905. Three signs on side of railcar state Pacific Express Co., Las Vegas, Ticket office.
Caption: Salt Lake Depot Las Vegas 1905

Aerial view looking east, showing construction progress on chlorine cell buildings, electrolysis units, temporary brick grinding building, and railroad spurs.

'From explorations and surveys made under the direction of the Hon. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, by Capt. E.G. Beckwith, 3rd Artillery, E.G. Egloffstein, topographer for the route. 1855.' ''Selmar Siebert's Engraving & Printing Establishment, Washington, D.C.' Proposed railroad lines highlighted in red. 'Line explored in 1854' highlighted in yellow. Published by the War Dept. Scale 1:760,320. 12 miles to 1 in. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights.

Letter instructs McDermott to travel to Las Vegas to oversee the ranch and begin operations for the Union Pacific Railroad Company.

Letter concerns railroad oil pumping run-off into Las Vegas Creek affecting Bracken's crops.