Photo boring of artesian wells for Alameda Water Works, with R. R. Thompson, c. 1878

Photograph

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

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