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Item Details: Record Id: 1717
Image: Surge basin site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Continuation of tunnel adit cut. Shovel is completing the stripping of earth above rock. Rock is exposed at far end of cut. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 112.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0022
Short Title: Picture. Tunnel adit at surge basin site.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0232 07
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Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1930 July 2
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Description: Surge basin site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Continuation of tunnel adit cut. Shovel is completing the stripping of earth above rock. Rock is exposed at far end of cut. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 112.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Tunnels
       

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