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Portal Powerhouse - Looking south from near end of pipe

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Portal Powerhouse - Looking south from near end of pipe

Description: Portal Powerhouse - Looking south from near end of pipe - showing access road.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 8/17/1955
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 43661
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