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Portal Powerhouse - Forebay

Description
Portal Powerhouse - Forebay - View from left abutment showing completed foundation preparation under a portion of rock fill section. Shovel and Dozer excavating in upstream cutoff.
Type
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Date
7/19/1955
Call number
photCL SCE 02 - 43304
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