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Photograph caption dated June 2, 1959 reads, "Cement-pouring machine is shown lining the canal, a part of the main aqueduct system at point where San Diego aqueduct starts near west portal of San Jacinto tunnel. American Pipe and Construction Company is doing the work. Pipes that resemble organ carry cement to bottom and sides of open ditch."; See images #00121086 through #00121088 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
American Pipe and Construction Company San Diego County Flood Control District Flood control--California--San Diego County Men--California--San Diego County Canals--California--San Diego County Concrete--Pump placing--California--San Diego County Pipe, Concrete Construction workers--California--San Diego County Safety hats--California--San Diego County Construction equipment--California--San Diego County Construction equipment operators--California--San Diego County Cement--California--San Diego County Mountains--California, Southern Aqueducts--West (U.S.) Water-supply--California, Southern Colorado River Aqueduct San Diego County (Calif.) Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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