Rare Books
Steam shovels and steam shovel work
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Visual Materials
Big Creek, Miscellaneous - Steam Shovel at work - Cascada
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Powerhouse #8 - Marion Steam Shovel working at W. Portal - Tunnel #8
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The steam shovel at work in the construction of Kaweah #3 Hydro Plant, showing the mountain ranges in the background, ca. 1912.
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Manuscripts
The collection consists of letters, manuscripts (including diaries and mining reports), photographs and maps related to the career of mining engineer Charles Janin. Subject matter in the collection focuses on minerals, mines and mining, especially in California, Mexico, Alaska, Canada, Russia (including Siberia), and Central and South America. There is information about gold, silver, platinum, and tin mining as well as gold dredging.
mssJaninc
Visual Materials
A construction crew on a steam shovel at work at Kaweah #3 Hydro Plant.
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Powerhouse #8 - Steam Shovel - ground broken ahead of. (7027)
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