The gradient of the penstrock pipe down to Powerhouse #2 was not quite as steep as that to Powerhouse #1, but the same extra-strong Krupp-built pipe was used. This October 1913 view looks down the pipeline towards a still incomplete powerhouse.
Penstocks Construction Construction crew Hydroelectric power-plants
Place
Big Creek (Calif.) Fresno County (Calif.)
Source
Southern California Edison Photographs and Negatives Story of Big Creek Southern California Edison Photographs and Negatives, Huntington Digital Library
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.