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Blythe Diesel Plant, center, and the operator's house, at right

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Blythe Diesel Plant, center, and the operator's house, at right

Description: Blythe Diesel Plant, center, and the operator's house, at right. Pg. 132.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: undated
Call number: photCL SCE 11 - 00275
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