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Big Creek, Mono-Bear Diversion

Description: Big Creek, Mono-Bear Diversion - Arrangement outlet of Mono-Bear Tunnel. Same as [14746] but being a little closer view. A better view of the house for the thermometer installation is shown between the tree and the outlet of the Bear Tunnel. The thermometer for the end of the Mono Tunnel is now installed near the outlet of same and between the portal and the expansion joint.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 11/5/1927
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 14747
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