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Title
Concrete Abutment Washed Out During 1916 Flood
1916 Flood Scrapbook #30
Creator
Averrett Photo
USA
Date Created and/or Issued
1916 February 25
Contributing Institution
Chula Vista Public Library
Collection
Centennial
Rights Information
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Description
1 black and white photographic print; 7.75 x 9.75 in.
The Otay River washed this abutment out of the San Diego and Arizona grade and washed it downstream. The abutment weighed almost 440 tons.
Type
image
Format
Photograph
Identifier
CENT 0277
http://archives.chulavistalibrary.com:2009/u?/cebe3,702
Language
English
Subject
Abutments
Floods
Relation
Near Palm City, California

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