Newton Sims on Victoria Creek (New Helena), Custer County, Nebraska

summary: Photographer's annotation: "House built by J. Merchant first in creek. Had underground passage dug to spring so if attacked by Indians could not be cut off from water supply, 1886." Denise and Daryl Andersen identify the family as Issac Newton Sims, his two sons Theodore and George, and wife Clarinda. They lived in Anslelmo in 1922
original size: 6x8