Gorge Dam Development Project Photograph Albums 1948-1962

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Gorge Dam Development Project Photograph Albums 1948-1962

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Photographs documenting the construction of a powerhouse and diversion dam at the Gorge Dam on the Skagit River.

1.6 cubic ft.; (6 boxes)

eng,

Seattle Municipal Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6369292

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Seattle Dept. of Lighting and Water Works created in 1890; city charter amendment in 1910 created the Lighting Dept.; in 1951 the Department purchased the private electrical power supply operations in Seattle; current name of the agency was adopted in 1978 when the Department was reorganized. Seattle approved the purchase of the land and money for construction of the plant in 1913; construction began in 1914, and was finished in 1917. Additions were made in 1918 and 1921. The plant was decommiss...