This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph caption dated March 20, 1958 reads "Hovering gently over high-tension line tower, helicopter begins stretching powerline cable through rugged Santa Susana Mountains where whirlybirds are expediting construction of 41-mile project between Saugus and Saticoy." The article partially reads "Utilizing a cable-laying apparatus engineered and developed by National Helicopter Service and Engineering Company of Van Nuys, the Southern California Edison Company is using helicopters to string powerlines through the rugged Santa Susana Mountains."
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.
