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Item Details: Record Id: 1778
Image: Penstocks during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Completed excavation for penstocks and penstock manifold looking toward Unit No. 5. Railroad tracks. Bridge across river in distance. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 290.

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I.D. Number: CL13-0083
Short Title: Picture. Penstock excavation.
Collection: Hawks Nest Tunnel
Collection I.D.: Ph86-189
Negative #: 0236 08
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Size: 8x10
Location: Fayette County
Date: 1931 October 3
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Description: Penstocks during the hydroelectric power construction on the New River. Completed excavation for penstocks and penstock manifold looking toward Unit No. 5. Railroad tracks. Bridge across river in distance. New-Kanawha Power Company, Hawks Nest - Gauley Junction Development No. 290.
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Geographic Names: Fayette County, WV
Topics: Construction
       

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