Photographs from the John S. Eastwood papers [graphic]. ca. 1890-ca. 1925.

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Photographs from the John S. Eastwood papers [graphic]. ca. 1890-ca. 1925.

Chiefly stereographic views of numerous dams, dam construction sites, reservoirs and other subjects pertaining to hydraulic engineering, hydro-electric power and water-supply, as associated with Eastwood's career, primarily in the state of California. Among the identified dams and construction projects depicted are Big Meadows Dam and Big Bear Valley Dam. Many photographs depict details of the multiple arch dams which were a specialty of Eastwood. Also includes personal photographs depicting Eastwood and his friends, family and/or associates.

3 boxes and 1 oversize folder (ca. 400 photographic prints), 1 oversize box (4 photographic prints), 2 boxes (9 negatives) and 13 negatives : 32 x 52 cm or smaller.

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Eastwood, John S.

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Hydraulic engineer; first Fresno city engineer; chief engineer for San Joaquin Electric Company; designer of reinforced concrete multiple arch dam; dam design specialist. From the description of Photographs from the John S. Eastwood papers [graphic]. ca. 1890-ca. 1925. (University of California, Berkeley). WorldCat record id: 719661599 Biographical Information John Samuel Eastwood was born on a farm near Minneapolis, Minn...