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F.P.C. Vol 3, Projects 67 & 120 - Construction Big Creek Powerhouse 3 and construction camps

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Description: F.P.C. Vol 3, Projects 67 & 120 - Construction Big Creek Powerhouse 3 and construction camps. [Tunnel 3 - intake construction, portal adit Camp 36, Camp 35 adit, outlet portal, Penstock 3 portal structure and manifold, surge chamber, drill sharpeners, connecting 18' penstock to manifold, butterfly valve house, flume to carry sluicing water at outlet, surge chamber, Powerhouse 3 construction, installation of 3 penstocks, turbine and generator installations at PH #3, 220 kV switchyard.]
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1920 - 1929
Call number: photCL SCE 13 - vol 009
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