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Portal Powerhouse - Forebay

Description: Portal Powerhouse - Forebay - View from right abutment showing site preparation for downstream rock fill portion of the dam.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 7/23/1955
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 43306
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