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Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam - Middle section

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Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam - Middle section - View of site of west portion of middle section of dam, looking northwest from near the spillway location. (Concrete testing laboratory, machine and compressor shop, and cement warehouse are shown in background. Excavation for Arch and Buttress foundation is shown in progress; also first buttress form. Tramway is shown between excavation and buildings.
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Date
10/24/1925
Call number
photCL SCE 02 - 12855
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