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Item Details: Record Id: 1753
Image: Tunnel intake during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View looking downstream showing backfill being placed over completed tunnel intake. Front of intake shown in center and upstream retaining wall at left. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 354.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0058
Short Title: Picture. Tunnel intake construction.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0234 13
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Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1932 February 3
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Description: Tunnel intake during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. View looking downstream showing backfill being placed over completed tunnel intake. Front of intake shown in center and upstream retaining wall at left. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 354.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction; Tunnels; River-New
       

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