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Item Details: Record Id: 1721
Image: Dam and tunnel intake site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Nine foot butterfly valves and casings for sluices shown in foreground and partially completed railway trestle over river at right. Faulconer Construction Company name on equipment. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 138.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0026
Short Title: Picture. Dam and tunnel intake site.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0232 11
Location of Original:
Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1930 September 27
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Description: Dam and tunnel intake site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Nine foot butterfly valves and casings for sluices shown in foreground and partially completed railway trestle over river at right. Faulconer Construction Company name on equipment. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 138.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Tunnels; Dams
       

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