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Portal Powerhouse

Description: Portal Powerhouse - View of 8.5' diameter penstock pipe supports inside 12' diameter outlet pipe, Ward Tunnel.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 8/18/1955
Call number: photCL SCE 02 - 43560
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