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Foundation Pilings, Elevated Road, and Concrete Shots
May 17, 1912
Men working from the elevated road on the east end of the power dam, constructing shots (chutes) for the concrete.
General View, Looking East of Work on Power Dam
June 16, 1912
Elevated view of steam powered pile drivers at work on the coffer dam.
Putting in Concrete for Apron of Power Dam
May 17, 1912
Elevated view of workers using shovels to level fresh concrete at the base of the chutes from the high trestle. The steam powered pile driver is at work in the background.
Concrete Mixers and Hoisting Crane, East End of Power Dam
October 17, 1912
Concrete plant at east end of the dam, showing the mixers, crane, and a rail car at the abutment.
High Bridge and West Shore Coffer Dam
August 1, 1912
Elevated view of the power dam construction site from the west, showing the elevated trestle, coffer dam, and steam pile drivers. The concrete plant is visible on the east bank. Note that high wate...
Elevated View of Power House Coffer Dam
December 29, 1912
Elevated view of the progress within the coffer dam showing concrete forms around the draft tubes and gate guides. The high trestle is seen extending to the east bank of the river.
