Scenes at Chatsworth Reservoir combine usefulness with beauty
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Keeshen, Walt
Contributor
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 was edited for publication purposes The Chatsworth Reservoir was the main water storage facility for the western San Fernando Valley from 1920 to 1950, primarily serving agricultural irrigation needs. The reservoir was operated by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. After the San Fernando earthquake in 1971 the reservoir was deemed unsafe. It was drained and taken out of service. Photograph caption dated March 28, 1956 reads "It's called work. Easing 16 1/2 foot motor launch into berth, Hirschy completes tour of reservoir spreading fine mist of 'bluestone,' copper sulphate, over waters to prevent formation of algae scum on drinking water." Arthur Hirschy is the caretaker at the Chatsworth Reservoir.; See images #00144594 through #00144597 for all photos in this series.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Department of Water and Power Men--California--Los Angeles Reservoirs--California--Los Angeles Water-supply--California, Southern Boats and boating--California--Los Angeles Chatsworth Reservoir (Calif.) Chatsworth (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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