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Crane Hoisting Gravel into Concrete Mixer
May 31, 1912
Workers maneuvering a load of gravel into a concrete mixer at the plant on the east bank of the river. The east abutment is in the foreground, left.
Concrete Mixer and East Shore Abutment at Power Dam
April 13, 1912
The concrete mixer standing near the newly poured east shore abutment while men are working nearby. Reinforcing rods protrude from the abutment.
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.
Concrete Forms at East End of Power Dam
May 10, 1912
Work progresses on the wooden concrete forms at the east side of the river. The steam-powered pile drivers are also visible.
East End of Power Dam
June 30, 1912
Newly poured concrete buttresses and apron at the east end of the power dam on the downstream side.
Shooting Concrete from Elevated Road at Power Dam
May 17, 1912
Workmen pouring concrete from the elevated railroad into forms below.
