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Portal Powerhouse - Setting first section of draft tube

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Portal Powerhouse - Setting first section of draft tube

Description: Portal Powerhouse - Setting first section of draft tube - progress picture.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 9/3/1955
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 43691
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