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Item Details: Record Id: 1726
Image: Power house site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows power house construction work halted by flood water amounting to approximately 30,000 c.f.s. Partially completed scroll case for unit No. 3 shown in center of picture. Penstock excavation shown at left. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 217.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0031
Short Title: Picture. Power house construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0233 01
Location of Original:
Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 March 30
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Description: Power house site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows power house construction work halted by flood water amounting to approximately 30,000 c.f.s. Partially completed scroll case for unit No. 3 shown in center of picture. Penstock excavation shown at left. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 217.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; River-New
       

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