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Photograph shows the 96 foot high trestle on the flume from Lyonsville to Red Bluff, built in 1871/1872 by C. F. Ellsworth. this flume was used by Diamond until it was abandoned in 1914. This trestle bridged a saddle about 3/4 mile east of Finley Lake. Water was left running in the flume during winter to hold it down against strong winds. Note woman standing at top with bugle - people below also. Lot 6 photo 5.
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