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Photographs of Siemens hydroelectric plants in Mexico
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- Description
- A group of seven 8 x 10-inch photographs of the first hydroelectric power plants built in Mexico in the early 20th century. Siemens & Halske were contracted to develop and build the electrical power projects. The captioned and dated photographs depict the Tenango dam on the Necaxa River, 1916, with worker's housing and buildings; power lines; a substation and plant in Pachuca; and the Nonoalco steam plant, 1929. One interior view of a power plant includes two Mexican workers.
- Production date
- 1916-1929.
- Call number
- photPF 26029
- Provenance
- Purchased from Margolis & Moss, April 2023.
- Restrictions
- Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
