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California Electric Power Corp

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California Electric Power Corp. - Nevada-California Electric Corp. - Includes 4 loose photos, one is a shot of the remains of the Jordan Powerhouse after it was destroyed by an avalanche in 1911; no documentation with other shots which show construction of transmission lines, and substations, as well as photos showing ranch activities and horses.
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Date
1911
Call number
photCL SCE 13 - vol 145
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