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Item Details: Record Id: 1725
Image: East end of dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows upstream retaining wall and upstream end of downstream retaining wall. Excavation for east abutment between these walls shown flooded out. Block No. 3 of dam shown in foreground with temporary railroad crossing for concrete cars. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 214.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0030
Short Title: Picture. Dam construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0232 15
Location of Original:
Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 March 20
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Description: East end of dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View shows upstream retaining wall and upstream end of downstream retaining wall. Excavation for east abutment between these walls shown flooded out. Block No. 3 of dam shown in foreground with temporary railroad crossing for concrete cars. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 214.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Dams; River-New
       

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