Photo boring of artesian wells for Alameda Water Works, with R. R. Thompson, c. 1878
Entry/Object ID
1995.11.2
Description
Acc. No. 95.11.2
Subject Category: Water
Date or Period: Ca. 1878
Object: Photograph
Description: Sepia-toned albumen print mounted on lt. tan paperboard.
Photographer unknown.
Size: L-10 x W-13 1/2 in.
History of Object: The boring of artesian wells for the Alameda Water Works on what is now Thompson Ave. about 400 feet East from High Street. Owner R. R. Thompson is identified in the scene.
Acquired from:
Dr. N. D. McKean
Date: 3-4-95
Donated February, 1956; old catalog # 519X
