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A night photo of Big Creek #1 Hydro Plant

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A night photo of Big Creek #1 Hydro Plant. This is the cover photo for "The Story of Big Creek" by David Redinger. The caption reads: In this late evening view, energy-efficient sodium-vapor lights inside Big Creek Power House #1 cast a warm glow over the waters of the forebay for Power House #2 downstream.
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photCL SCE 12 - 00001
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