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Photographer: Syd Whittle
Taken: January 10, 2009
Caption: Luisa Vallejo Emparan Marker (See Photo 10) and Steps Leading to the Reservoir and The Hermitage
Additional Description: The reservoir was constructed in the early 1850's to collect water from the springs in the hills above. The water was used for the estate crops, gardens and house. During the 1870's Vallejo developed the Sonoma Water Works to supplement his income and to supply water to local residents around the town square.
Submitted: January 14, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
Database Locator Identification Number: p49984
File Size: 3.303 Megabytes

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