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A close-up view of the fresh water unit on Catalina Island, 1964

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A close-up view of the fresh water unit on Catalina Island, 1964

Description: A close-up view of the fresh water unit on Catalina Island, 1964. Persistant drought fears persuaded Edison to try this technology, but the project was not successful. Pg. 206.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1964
Call number: photCL SCE 11 - 00409
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