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Image of Groundbreaking ceremony for Cedar Falls dam, 1912
1983.10.7819
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Cedar Falls dam, 1912

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In 1905, the turbines began to turn at Seattle City Light's first hydroelectric plant on the Cedar River. In 1912, work began on a large masonry dam to replace the original wooden one. This photo was taken at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new dam facility. According to Seattle Public Utilities personnel, the ceremony took place at Camp II, the construction camp closest to the dam.

Webster & Stevens number: 7208
ID Number: 1983.10.7819
Date: 1912
Creator(s): Webster & Stevens, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 negative : glass, b&w ; 6.5 x 8.5 in.
Credit: MOHAI, PEMCO Webster & Stevens Collection, 1983.10.7819
Copyright: No Known Copyright
Subjects: Government and Public Services, Construction and Urban Planning

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