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Big Creek Powerhouse #8

Description: Big Creek Powerhouse #8 - Blasting granite cliffs at head of project 3 road, lower San Joaquin Canyon.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1921
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 07550
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