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At the close of the MWAK Co. contract, the foundation walls of the left powerhouse had been completed to el. 948.8. Consolidated Builders did not continue with the powerhouse construction until the fall of 1938, at which time the turbine pits were...
1938-03-21
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The contractor builds a construction deck at the left powerhouse. The timbers were laid on the transformer structure concrete at el. 1009 and 1012.5.
1938-10-20
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Consolidated Builders begin construction at the left powerhouse. The receding high water of the 1938 flood season is marked by the re-appearance of reinforcement steel dowels in the foundation
1938-08-05
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Steel dowels broken by flood waters are repaired by splicing and welding on a new section.
1938-09-16
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Rubble masonry retaining wall for the future parking area near the right abutment of the dam.
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Western Pipe and Steel Company's fabrication plant at Electric City.
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The water tank devised by Western Pipe and Steel Co. for making hydrostatic tests of penstock sections. The workmen are preparing a penstock section for the hydrostatic test.
1938-08-29
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An 18-ft. diameter penstock section is hauled via railroad car from the fabrication plant at Electric City to the dam.
1938-10-12
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A view across the spillway of the Rock Island Dam showing the right fish ladder in the foreground.
1938-12-01
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A portion of the approach road to the right fish ladder at Rock Island Dam. This road is not completed and was at this time still under construction by Goodfellow Brothers.
1938-12-01
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Construction in progress on approach trestle to the middle fish trap at Rock Island Dam. This work was under Specifications No. 795 and contract with Kern and Kibbe.
1938-12-22
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Excavation in progress by Kern & Kibbe for the left fish trap. A portion of the fish ladder was also removed prior to construction of the fish trap.
1938-12-01
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Packhorse trains were used to carry supplies into the Nada Camp over a six-mile trail.
1938-12-21
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The Nada Camp near the Snow Lakes Tunnel. The workmen were quartered in this camp which was operated by the Government. The driving of the tunnel was on a continuous 24-hour per day basis.
1938-12-21
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Note: Middle waler and she-bolts used only on outlet works blocks adjacent to gate tracks. Typical upstream face form, as shown without this waler and ties.
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Panel shown is far upstream face of high block. Downstream face similar except for key which is inverted.
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Washington officials inspect Grand Coulee Dam. From left to right - Field Engineer, A. F. Darland; Office Engineer, J. H. Miner; Commissioner of Bureau of Reclamation, John C. Page; Secretary of the Interior, The Hon. H. L. Ickes; and Construction...
1938-10-25
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Camp Lincoln, the first of the W.P.A. Camps for clearing the Columbia River Reservoir lands. Labor for erecting these buildings was furnished by the W.P.A. and materials were furnished by the Bureau of Reclamation.
1938-12-05
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Construction in progress on the W.P.A. motor barge "Paul Bunyan" The boat will be used for transporting men and equipment in connection with clearing activities along the Columbia River.
1938-12-15
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The town of Kettle Falls, Washington on the Columbia River. Backwater from the Grand Coulee Dam will inundate this town to an estimated depth of ten feet.
1938-06-03
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Spring runoff waters pour over the Grand Coulee walls in a number of places. This spectacular falls is known as the "Devil's Punch Bowl.
1938-03-03
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