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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920
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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Postcard showing artesian well near Las Vegas, March 6, 1920, Back
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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Photograph of Peter Buol and William Pike sitting next to artesian well, circa 1908
Peter Buol (wearing hat) and William Pike next to an artesian well.
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Photograph of the first artesian well near Taylor ranch, Las Vegas (Nev.), 1900-1925
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First artesian well, Las Vegas, Nevada: photographic print
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W. R. Thomas, E. W. Griffith, and John S. Park near an artesian well, approximately 1905
Collection Name: Fred and Maurine Wilson Photograph Collection
Box/Folder: Folder 04 (Restrictions apply)
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Photograph of Eglington men standing near artesian well on Eglington Ranch, circa 1912
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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Water Leakage from Artesian Wells for Las Vegas Project, 1938
Collection Name: John Wittwer Collection on Agriculture in Nevada
Box/Folder: Box 06
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Photograph of Fred Hesse and Fred Balzar opening an artesian well in Las Vegas, circa 1930
Las Vegas mayor J. Fred Hesse (left) and Nevada governor Fred Balzar (right) at opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas
Transcribed Notes: Notes on photo sleeve: "Las Vegas Mayor J. Fred Hesse (left) and Nev. Governor Fred Balzar at opening of an artesian well in Las Vegas, ca. 1929-32"; Stamped on back of photo: G. L. Ullom. 104 Fremont Street. Las Vegas, Nevada
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Underground Leakage from Artesian Wells in the Las Vegas Area, Nevada, 1941
Collection Name: David Donovan Collection on Hydrology and Geology
Box/Folder: Box 32
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