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Truck on Horetzky Valley Road

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Hal Whiting Fonds
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Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1951
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a an International truck heading to Horetzky Creek Camp on the Horetzky Valley Road.
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Item Number
34
GMD
graphic material
Responsibility
Photographed by the International Harvester Company, manufacturers of construction equipment purchased for the Project.
Date Range
ca. 1951
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope and Content
Photo depicts a an International truck heading to Horetzky Creek Camp on the Horetzky Valley Road.
Notes
Morrison-Knudsen Company had several roads such as this one, constructed to get workers and equipment to the various work sites for tunnel construction. 985.65.80
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Tunnels
Camps
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Hal Whiting Fonds

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Fonds
GMD
graphic material
Accession Number
985.65 986.5
Scope and Content
Collection of folders and other materials relating to early Kitimat. Misc items 985.65.1 - 1 menu - Kitimat Constructors Dec 25th, 1951 985.65.2 - official opening of the 1st Kitimat School, Sept 26, 1952 985.65.2 - 1st airmail despatch from Kitimat (Queen Charlotte Airlines Ltd) 985.65.3a - to Mrs. Whiting - 1st airmail left Kitimat - Sept 20, 1952 985.65.3b - Envelope signed by Postmaster 985.65.4 - Clipping - Postmark 'Kitimat' Clippings 985.65.5 - Yacht Becomes 'Work' Vessel (Nechako) 985.65.6 - Alcan Asks Gov't Okay Kitimat to be Planned Town 985.65.7 - Terrace-Kitimat Rail Line Approved 985.65.8 - Striking Kitimat Men Here 985.65.9 - Beauty, Thrills in Aluminum City 985.65.10 - City Hacked Out of Wilderness 985.65.11 - 7-year Canasa, US Aluminum Pact Set - Kitimat Major Supplier 985.65.12 - Kitimat Power Repairs Rushed 985.65.13 - Conciliation Board Called for Kitimat 985.65.14 - Biggest Industrial Project is Speeded (Alum Co. Ltd, will be world's largest alum maker) 985.65.15 - B.C.'s Huge Aluminum Project 985.65.16 - Cdn Affairs: B.C. A Land of Infinite Borders 985.65.17 - Underground Powerhouse was carved from bedrock a quarter-mile inside DuBose Mtn 985.65.18 - Extract from "The Seattle Times" April 14, 1952 "Cheap Canada Aluminum Poses Problem" 985.65.34 - Kitimat Constructors Instructions to Employees, 1952 985.65.35 - The School 'The Apha' 1953 - Kitimat Smelter Site School 985.65.36 - Detailed Map BC Coast page one & two 985.65.39 - Book - The Alcan Story - presented by Dietrich-Collins Equipment Ltd Delta King clippings 985.65.44 - Kitimat Gets Floating Hotel May 13, 1952 985.65.45 - Delta King Sails Back to Bright Lights April 29, 1959 985.65.46 - Gould's Latest Dream - The Delta King (Don't Count Barney Out) 985.65.47 - Delta King Returning 985.65.48 - Delta King May Find a Home - San Francisco Chronicle, June 13, 1964 985.65.53 - Water Sweeps into Reservoir as Alcan Pushes Huge Project - Oct, 1952 985.65.54 - Cdn West Coast, Carl Agar, a disciple of Igor Sikorsky, making aviation history 985.65.55 - Magazine Article: At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (fortune mag. 1952) 985.65.57-68 - coloured photos 1952 - sandhill 985.65-70 - clipping - construction world mag "Several Alcan Project Features Greatest in the World Al Beaton's Books 'Casey Sez' 985.65.19-33 986.5.1 - Booklet - Electrical Eng. & Operating Aspects of Alcan's BC Project 986.5.5 - Kitimat Constructors Organizational Chart 986.5.3 - Resident Angler's License #21913K H.M. Whiting - 1953 986.5.4 - Kitimat Rod and Gun Association Life Membership - H. Whiting
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Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Whiting, Hal
Description Level
Fonds
Accession Number
985.65 986.5
GMD
graphic material
Custodial History
Collection of photos and printed matter relative to early Kitimat (1950's). This collection was owned by Mr. H. M. (Hal) Whiting project manager for Kitimat Constructors builders of Kitimat.
Scope and Content
Collection of folders and other materials relating to early Kitimat. Misc items 985.65.1 - 1 menu - Kitimat Constructors Dec 25th, 1951 985.65.2 - official opening of the 1st Kitimat School, Sept 26, 1952 985.65.2 - 1st airmail despatch from Kitimat (Queen Charlotte Airlines Ltd) 985.65.3a - to Mrs. Whiting - 1st airmail left Kitimat - Sept 20, 1952 985.65.3b - Envelope signed by Postmaster 985.65.4 - Clipping - Postmark 'Kitimat' Clippings 985.65.5 - Yacht Becomes 'Work' Vessel (Nechako) 985.65.6 - Alcan Asks Gov't Okay Kitimat to be Planned Town 985.65.7 - Terrace-Kitimat Rail Line Approved 985.65.8 - Striking Kitimat Men Here 985.65.9 - Beauty, Thrills in Aluminum City 985.65.10 - City Hacked Out of Wilderness 985.65.11 - 7-year Canasa, US Aluminum Pact Set - Kitimat Major Supplier 985.65.12 - Kitimat Power Repairs Rushed 985.65.13 - Conciliation Board Called for Kitimat 985.65.14 - Biggest Industrial Project is Speeded (Alum Co. Ltd, will be world's largest alum maker) 985.65.15 - B.C.'s Huge Aluminum Project 985.65.16 - Cdn Affairs: B.C. A Land of Infinite Borders 985.65.17 - Underground Powerhouse was carved from bedrock a quarter-mile inside DuBose Mtn 985.65.18 - Extract from "The Seattle Times" April 14, 1952 "Cheap Canada Aluminum Poses Problem" 985.65.34 - Kitimat Constructors Instructions to Employees, 1952 985.65.35 - The School 'The Apha' 1953 - Kitimat Smelter Site School 985.65.36 - Detailed Map BC Coast page one & two 985.65.39 - Book - The Alcan Story - presented by Dietrich-Collins Equipment Ltd Delta King clippings 985.65.44 - Kitimat Gets Floating Hotel May 13, 1952 985.65.45 - Delta King Sails Back to Bright Lights April 29, 1959 985.65.46 - Gould's Latest Dream - The Delta King (Don't Count Barney Out) 985.65.47 - Delta King Returning 985.65.48 - Delta King May Find a Home - San Francisco Chronicle, June 13, 1964 985.65.53 - Water Sweeps into Reservoir as Alcan Pushes Huge Project - Oct, 1952 985.65.54 - Cdn West Coast, Carl Agar, a disciple of Igor Sikorsky, making aviation history 985.65.55 - Magazine Article: At Kitimat, Men Juggle Geography (fortune mag. 1952) 985.65.57-68 - coloured photos 1952 - sandhill 985.65-70 - clipping - construction world mag "Several Alcan Project Features Greatest in the World Al Beaton's Books 'Casey Sez' 985.65.19-33 986.5.1 - Booklet - Electrical Eng. & Operating Aspects of Alcan's BC Project 986.5.5 - Kitimat Constructors Organizational Chart 986.5.3 - Resident Angler's License #21913K H.M. Whiting - 1953 986.5.4 - Kitimat Rod and Gun Association Life Membership - H. Whiting
Name Access
Whiting, H.M.
Whiting, Hal
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4
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Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104

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Part Of
Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Accession Number
2021.38.2
Scope and Content
Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104. In plastic cover.
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Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Whiting, H.M.
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
2021.38.2
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1952
Custodial History
From H.M (Hal) Whiting.
Scope and Content
Plan of General Kitimat Project DWG No. BC-104. In plastic cover.
Name Access
Whiting, H.M.
Whiting, Hal
Storage Location
Curator Bay 1 Top Box 4
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Group of men in doorway

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Accession Number
985.65.342
Scope and Content
Possible farewell to someone. Man in white cap and naval suit carring a mock suitcase. Percy Radley (with pipe?), in doorway, Dale Madill and Jack Kendrick. Fellow in profile - Cronk, first postmaster
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Hal Whiting Fonds
Creator
Hal Whiting
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Item
Accession Number
985.65.342
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
ca. 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 27.5 x 20 cm
Scope and Content
Possible farewell to someone. Man in white cap and naval suit carring a mock suitcase. Percy Radley (with pipe?), in doorway, Dale Madill and Jack Kendrick. Fellow in profile - Cronk, first postmaster
Subject Access
Construction
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Looking North from P.S. Area

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 December 1952
Accession Number
985.65.131
Scope and Content
Looking North from the P.S. area showing townsite clearing.
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Creator
Hal Whiting
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Item
Accession Number
985.65.131
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 December 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Looking North from the P.S. area showing townsite clearing.
Subject Access
Townsite
Alcan Smelters & Chemicals Ltd.
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Comedy Performed by Students

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 18 1952
Accession Number
985.65.97
Scope and Content
"Kidnapping Betty" a one act comedy presented by the high school students at the Kitimat School Concert at the Kitimat Recreation Hall
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Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.97
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
December 18 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 27.5 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
"Kidnapping Betty" a one act comedy presented by the high school students at the Kitimat School Concert at the Kitimat Recreation Hall
Subject Access
Recreation Hall
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Recreational Facilities by AL Berton

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
985.65.134
Scope and Content
Photo showing Recreational Facilities and Depicted by AL Berton.
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Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.134
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Recreational Facilities and Depicted by AL Berton.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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North West Corner of Fectifier Bldg 102

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 Feb 1953
Accession Number
985.65.156
Scope and Content
North-West Corner of Rectifier Building #102 Looking North-East dado panels in place.
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Item
Accession Number
985.65.156
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
18 Feb 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
North-West Corner of Rectifier Building #102 Looking North-East dado panels in place.
Notes
BC-2-291
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Showing East and West covered with tarps after first pour.

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Feb 1953
Accession Number
985.65.162
Scope and Content
Showing East and West covered with tarps after first pour.
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Accession Number
985.65.162
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
26 Feb 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21.5 cm
Scope and Content
Showing East and West covered with tarps after first pour.
Storage Location
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Smelter Project from Beginning to end

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
985.65.346
Scope and Content
3 Joined photographs showing Smelter Project from Beginning to end.
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Item
Accession Number
985.65.346
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 73.5 x 18.5 cm
Scope and Content
3 Joined photographs showing Smelter Project from Beginning to end.
Geographic Access
Smeltersite
Alcan Smelter
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Aerial View of Proposed Smelter Site

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Accession Number
985.65.398
Scope and Content
Photo showing Aerial View - of Proposed Smeltersite construction underway - Steel yard, ship at proposed wharf unloading.
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Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.398
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
1950
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 15.7 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing Aerial View - of Proposed Smeltersite construction underway - Steel yard, ship at proposed wharf unloading.
Geographic Access
Alcan Smelter
Smeltersite
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Railway between Anderson and Moore Creek

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Dec 1953
Accession Number
985.65.419
Scope and Content
View looking south along railway right-of-way between Anderson and Moore Creeks showing excavation for steel water line tote road at right.
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Item
Accession Number
985.65.419
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 Dec 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 24.5 x 16 cm
Scope and Content
View looking south along railway right-of-way between Anderson and Moore Creeks showing excavation for steel water line tote road at right.
Notes
BC-2-715
Subject Access
Railway
Water Line
Geographic Access
Anderson Creek
Moore Creek
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Pre-Cast Concrete Yard.

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 Aug 1952
Accession Number
985.65.447
Scope and Content
Pre-Cast Concrete Yard. Placing re-inforcement steel for potline lintel.
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Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.447
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
28 Aug 1952
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 19.5 cm
Scope and Content
Pre-Cast Concrete Yard. Placing re-inforcement steel for potline lintel.
Storage Location
photograph storage
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West Half of Potline #1 and #2 Looking North West

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Apr 1953
Accession Number
985.63.193
Scope and Content
West half of potline #1 and #2 looking North West from office building #1S, showing erection of structural steel in pot room 20.
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Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.63.193
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 Apr 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
West half of potline #1 and #2 looking North West from office building #1S, showing erection of structural steel in pot room 20.
Notes
BC-2-330
Storage Location
photograph storage
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Looking west in Pot Room 20

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 Apr 1953
Accession Number
985.65.201
Scope and Content
Looking west in Pot Room 20, showing structural steel erected and plumed.
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Description Level
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Accession Number
985.65.201
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
29 Apr 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph b&w ; 28 x 21 cm
Scope and Content
Looking west in Pot Room 20, showing structural steel erected and plumed.
Notes
BC-2-340
Storage Location
photograph storage
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East Across the Kitimat River Bridge

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Accession Number
985.65.418
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking east across the Kitimat River bridge.
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Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.418
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking east across the Kitimat River bridge.
Subject Access
Kitimat River
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Railway Excavation

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Accession Number
985.25.419
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south along railway right of way between Anderson and Moore Creeks showing excavation for steel water line and Tote Road at righht.
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Hal Whiting
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Item
Accession Number
985.25.419
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking south along railway right of way between Anderson and Moore Creeks showing excavation for steel water line and Tote Road at righht.
Subject Access
Canadian National Railway
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Settling Basins

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Accession Number
985.65.420
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north west showing walls of settling basins at Anderson Creek with formwork partially stripped.
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Item
Accession Number
985.65.420
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north west showing walls of settling basins at Anderson Creek with formwork partially stripped.
Subject Access
Construction
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Erection of Disconnect Switches

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 December 1953
Accession Number
985.65.421
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north east showing erection of disconnect switches in the 275 KV sub-station opposite Potline #1.
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Creator
Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.421
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
16 December 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking north east showing erection of disconnect switches in the 275 KV sub-station opposite Potline #1.
Subject Access
Canadian National Railway
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Pipeline Construction

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Hal Whiting Fonds
Description Level
Item
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Accession Number
985.65.422
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking east shwoing concrete pipeline across the bed of Anderson Creek downstream from the falls, creek in temporary diversion channel in foreground.
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Hal Whiting
Description Level
Item
Accession Number
985.65.422
GMD
graphic material
Date Range
15 December 1953
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w; 21.5 x 28 cm
Scope and Content
Photo showing view looking east shwoing concrete pipeline across the bed of Anderson Creek downstream from the falls, creek in temporary diversion channel in foreground.
Subject Access
Pipes
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