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| Image ID: | 25013 |
| Subjects: | Aerial views; Dam construction; Rivers |
| Place: | Cumberland River (Ky.) |
| Description: | An aerial view of the Barkley Dam construction area on Cumberland River. |
| Date: | 2/29/1959 |
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| Collection: | Dept. of Conservation Photograph Collection |
| Historical Note: | In Feb. of 1959, the face of the land had been changed considerably by the excavation behind the first stage cofferdam for Barkley Lock. The pit had to be large enough to accommodate a lock 110 ft. wide and 800 ft. long which would provide a lift of 57 ft |
| Series: | Waterways |
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| Format: | Photographic print |
| Accession No.: | RG 82 |
| File Location: | Box 76, File 14 |