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Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam

Description: Big Creek, Florence Lake Dam - Extrados of Arch No. 53. Upper portion has an experimental waterproofing coat of Barrett Waterworks Enamel reinforced with Osnaburg fabric. The second dark partion is the start of a raw linseed oil application over the remainder of the arch. The enamel was applied during November and December 1941.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 5/5/1942
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 24192
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