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Photograph caption dated August 25, 1956 reads, "Crowds of swimmers, all ages, flock to dam's cool water during summer months. Other Valleyites lounge on 'beach' enjoying sunshine. Lifeguards are on duty to help 'introuble' swimmers; can tell visitors dam is 10,475 feet in length. Many families can be found at dam for picnic suppers. Other Valleyites enjoy horseback riding in area."; See images #00118061 through #00118062 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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