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Photograph of the top of the coffer dam, which was used for a parking lot - 110 ft. high.
1968-04-19
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A number of Army people looking over the project on Aug. 19. Note on back: "" Left to Right: Robert Oud, Orofino; Bob Owsley, Corps of Engineers, local project supt. for a time; A.B. Curtis, Mayor of Orofino; Col. Frank D. McElwee, chief of...
1965-08-19
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Aerial view of dam site. Also shown is foot bridge to the Merry place.
2024-04-19
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This place is called Boom Rock or better known as Little Canyon - on N. Fk. of Clearwater River. This will be location of Dent bridge. Note on back: "" Upstream from the dam we planned a bridge crossing of the pool and later you will see this...
1967-04-19
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Aerial view of site. Clearing for dam location has been done- Orofino in distance.
1966-04-19
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General Yates gave his ideas on the project. Note on back: "" There was some input on the project and they [Engineers] received it very well - mighty considerate. Mr. Curtis, left, introduced the General and the press is working.""
1965-04-19
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Photograph of clearing at the site to prepare for construction. On top side you see fine new Army road completed into top of dam site and lower along the lower side of photo you see the original old road that went up the river. It now goes to...
1964-04-19
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Photograph taken in July. A closeup of the solid granite that provided the base for the dam, and , of course, the concrete. Note on reverse reads 'You will see here come faults that had to be routed out and the placement of the concrete in them....
1968-07-01
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A nice view of Ahsahka & the forks of the river. Note on back: "" Note the work by Murphy Bros. of Spokane has just started in the construction of the access road up to dam site. See the clearing on the left. Ahsahka mill, lower, and Orofino in...
1966-04-19
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Yoyo operation - cable from upper cat is tied to other cat so he can crawl back up hill. Note on margin of image: ""Elk Cr. Job - H. West Co. Murphy N.C. 8-3-67 - Dworshak Dam -Yo -yo"". Note on back: ""Same job, same place, same day as #702 &...
1967-08-03
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Photograph taken in 1966, aerial view of construction. Dworshak Dam will back water right up to top. Big Eddy Marina.
1966-04-19
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Photograph taken in 1966, here they are laying the foundation for Big Eddy Marina. Dworshak dam will back water right up to top.
1966-04-19
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Gen. Hyzer & Col. McElwee were in on Dworshak Project all the way in the beginning
1965-04-19
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At the program a dynamite shot was made to signify that a start had been made. Note on image: "This shot was made from the platform. See the dust and rock flying. Mrs. Dworshak touched the button."
1966-04-19
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Photograph at Dworshak site, a footbridge takes men across the river to the gravel operation.
1965-04-19
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Ground-breaking ceremony Col. McElwee at speakers podium. Also shown are Wm. DreVlow, Pete Hyzer, Len Jordan, & Mrs. Henry Dworshak.
1966-04-19
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Work just starting at the dam location. Note on image: "" D Dam - 8-3-67 Key way under cons't - looking south."" Note on back of image: ""You will note where marked that they have blasted and skimmed off the dirt and loose rock. This is to be the...
1967-08-03
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Strip work underway. Note on back: ""Aerial view. Strip work underway and here you will see the new access road on the south side of the river built by Murphy Bros. of Spokane. This comes into the upper side of the dam, for construction....
1966-04-19
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Photograph showing land clearing. Note dozer pushing trees over.
1966-04-19
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Photograph showing the spillway & base of dam as it nears completion.
1972-04-19
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Many times Army Corps of Engineers visited for short talks on the project. Here are Gen. Yates, A.B. Curtis, & Col. McElwee at the airport.
1965-04-19
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Banner across street in Orofino - propaganda we used to get $ for political effort for the dam.
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Photograph showing a clearing near Freeman Creek above the dam site about 8 miles. This is now and will be a great recreation. Built by the Army Corps of Engineers.
1965-04-19
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Photograph showing trees in draw down area are cut very close to the ground.
1966-04-19
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