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Taken on May 10, 1952, this photograph shows a three-dimensional rendition of the Folsom Lake area. The project was completed by inmates at the Folsom State Prison on behalf of the Folsom Chamber of Commerce. In addition to Folsom Lake, prominent features include the new Folsom Dam, the City of Folsom, Folsom State Prison and the American River. Construction of the dam lasted from October 1948 to May 1956.
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