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Item Details: Record Id: 1715
Image: Power house site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Beginning of tunnel shown in center of picture. The cribs in foreground are foundations for derricks and hoisting machinery for placing concrete in power house. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 110.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0020
Short Title: Picture. Power house site and tunnel.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0232 05
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Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1930 July 2
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Description: Power house site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Beginning of tunnel shown in center of picture. The cribs in foreground are foundations for derricks and hoisting machinery for placing concrete in power house. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 110.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Tunnels
       

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