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Item Details: Record Id: 1720
Image: Surge basin site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Adit cut and tunnel showing excavation above ledge rock for concrete arch abutments over the approach to the tunnel. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 136.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0025
Short Title: Picture. Surge basin construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0232 10
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Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1930 September 27
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Description: Surge basin site during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Adit cut and tunnel showing excavation above ledge rock for concrete arch abutments over the approach to the tunnel. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 136.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Tunnels
       

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