| France's Open Big Dam | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1533 |
| Catalog #: | 360969 | |
| Clip Number: | 360969-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 021-115-04 | |
| Timecode: | 00:47:29 - 00:48:27 | |
| Location: | GENISSIAT, FRANCE | |
| Year Shot: | 1948 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Grand Opening ENGINEERING: Dams INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Hydro (Water) LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France | |
| Description: | Shaky, dull and dark in contrast and imagery A huge new dam across the Rhone river promises power and production for the entire rive valley. Industry production Minister Lacoste presses a button which lowers the spill-gates and the river is tamed. | |
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