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Item Details: Record Id: 1737
Image: Dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Completed foundations for spillway portion of dam. Pier blocks concreted to floor of inspection tunnel. Buildings along the river in the distance. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 278.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0042
Short Title: Picture. Dam construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0233 12
Location of Original:
Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 August 31
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Description: Dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Completed foundations for spillway portion of dam. Pier blocks concreted to floor of inspection tunnel. Buildings along the river in the distance. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 278.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Dams; River-New
       

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