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Title
Water wagon in front of the Blithedale Hotel, circa 1900
Creator
unknown
Date Created and/or Issued
circa 1900
Contributing Institution
Mill Valley Public Library
Collection
Mill Valley History Online
Rights Information
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Description
Manuel Faustine (originally Faustino) on a water cart used to wet the dirt streets. Faustine is pictured here on West Blithedale Avenue in front of the Blithedale Hotel. He was the sole member of the City Street Department when Mill Valley was incorporated.
Type
image
Identifier
D9ECF560-07A7-486B-8C98-889690089550
MVU1344
Subject
Blithedale
Blithedale Hotel
Carriages & coaches
City beautification
City officials
City Street Department
Early Days & Pioneers
Faustino, Manual
Horses
Hotels and Taverns
Water carriers
Water cart
Water wagon

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