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Item Details: Record Id: 1731
Image: Dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View of east end of dam showing downstream retaining wall, east abutment and upstream retaining wall. When the abutment section is completed, retaining walls shown will be backfilled. Men working. Buildings alongshore in the distance. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 253.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0036
Short Title: Picture. Dam construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0233 06
Location of Original:
Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 June 27
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Description: Dam during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View of east end of dam showing downstream retaining wall, east abutment and upstream retaining wall. When the abutment section is completed, retaining walls shown will be backfilled. Men working. Buildings alongshore in the distance. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 253.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Dams; River-New
       

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