| 2nd Biggest Dam: ‘Chief Joseph’ Opens On Columbia river | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1619 |
| Catalog #: | 518409 | |
| Clip Number: | 518409-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 029-049 | |
| Timecode: | 00:06:20 - 00:07:12 | |
| Location: | Bridgeport, Washington | |
| Year Shot: | 1956 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Dams INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Hydro (Water) LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington State | |
| Description: | At Bridgeport Washington a hundred million dollar dam is dedicated. Harold Staten is on hand as the President’s representatives the second largest dam in America. The second only to Grand Coolie formally dedicated to the Northwest as an abundant source of hydroelectric power and as an added control on the Columbia River’s mighty flood time surges. Power for decades of growth and progress will be provided by the Chief Joseph Dam. A vast and endearing monument to one of the American Indians great leaders. His tribe the Nez Perce and other local Indians take pride in the ceremonies, which perpetuate the name of their chief. Not only in history books and myth but also in one of the mightiest feast of engineering of our time. Establishing shot MLS - The completed dam. LS - Harold Staten walking the dam in the background. MLS - Throngs of visitors and dignataries. OHS - Crowd sitting on chairs by the dam. MCUS - Harold Staten by the operations dam board. MS - Indians in their tribal wear dancing. CUS - Indian drummers. CUS - Little Indian girls dressed in tribal dress. CUS - Indian playing painted drum, American Flag and the Chief Joseph Dam. | |
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