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Item Details: Record Id: 1745
Image: View into tunnel during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows tunnel roughly excavated to 32 foot diameter in sandstone. Walls have been partially trimmed and invert blasted but not excavated. Note downstream portal approximately 6,900 feet in distance. Camera at Station 104 + 00. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 330.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0050
Short Title: Picture. Tunnel construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0234 05
Location of Original:
Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 December 26
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Description: View into tunnel during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows tunnel roughly excavated to 32 foot diameter in sandstone. Walls have been partially trimmed and invert blasted but not excavated. Note downstream portal approximately 6,900 feet in distance. Camera at Station 104 + 00. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 330.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Tunnels
       

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