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Spring at Otto's, 1912

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011E/27

Scope and Contents

212 x 160 mm. Showing newly excavated tanks created to store water from the spring at Otto's. By the end of 1912 Antigua had suffered from three successive years of drought which culminated in an almost total failure of supply in St. John's, although the situation was saved by heavy showers in October and November. Much work was done during 1912 to improve matters: the damming of Bendal's Stream, the clearing of springs, the digging of wells and the building of a dam across the Body Ponds south-east of St. John's. Otto's Estate, adjoining St. John's was the property of John Joseph Camacho, a member of the Leeward Islands Legislative Council.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Good condition.

General

SG.

Date information

DateText: The date is approximate..

Originator(s)

Unknown

Finding aid date

2003-06-16 16:29:48+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

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