| THE BIGGEST DAM IN CALIFORNIA Construction of a massive dam in the United States. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6755 |
| Catalog #: | 433048 | |
| Clip Number: | 433048-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | EP 179 | |
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| Location: | California, USA | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENGINEERING: Dams LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, California | |
| Description: | THE BIGGEST DAM IN CALIFORNIA Construction of a massive dam in the United States. California, United States Pan on one end of huge concrete dam in hills; sections of dam are built like steps. Closer shot of other end of dam w/ "steps" going down the other way. WS dam, w/ something moving toward it on a cable above. Closer shot of 2 men riding on a little sling seat hanging from a pulley; several loops of rope or cable also hang from the moving cable. MLS construction worker standing almost knee deep in cement inside a wooden frame, moving the stuff around as more cement pours into the frame. Aerial shots flying very slowly over dam under construction | |
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