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Call Number	X-2698
Title	Central City water supply
Summary	The Central City, Colorado, water supply delivered water to the town of Central City and the surrounding areas from the early eighteen seventies to the mid-eighteen eighties, when the city's water pipes were laid. The wagon, which is drawn by a team of mules and driven by two men, has "Wilson Bro's." painted on the side. One of the drivers is smoking a cigar and appears to be handing a water can to the man standing on the ground next to the cart. A man stands next to a cart holding a water can. Another man in a suit and hat stands on the opposite side of the cart with his hand on his hip.
Date	[between 1871 and 1888?]
Notes	Formerly F7528.; Hand-written on back of photoprint: In 1851 Geo. W. Wilson and Bro. started a dairy in Central City, ran it 3 years then sold, and started delivering water to the city.; Photoprint's edges slightly worn and yellowed. Lower left corner is bent.; Title hand-written on back of photoprint.; R7100026984
Physical Description	1 copy photonegative ; 12 x 18 cm. (5 x 7 in.); 1 photoprint ; 16 x 24 cm. (6 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.)
Subject	Central City (Colo.)--1870-1890. Carts & wagons--Colorado--Central City--1870-1890. Water supply--Colorado--Central City--1870-1890.
Source	Source: C.L. Wilson
Rights	Restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History/Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library.
Reproduction Available for Purchase	Yes (digital reproduction)
Type of Material	Film negatives.; Photographic prints.; Imaged.; Image
Format-Medium	Photograph
Identifier	F7528 DPLW
Filename	10002698.tif

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