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Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam

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Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam - Closer view, looking west across river section from near Buttress 56. (Excavation for Arches 50, 51, & 52 shown ready for forms. Placing of lift in Buttress 55 has just been completed. Chutes shown in position for placing in Buttress 53.
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Date
8/3/1925
Call number
photCL SCE 02 - 12730
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