Postcard

1949.079.0055

1949.079.0055

Name/Title

Postcard

Entry/Object ID

1949.079.0055

Description

Construction of Seminoe Dam, May 20, 1936 Update February 2011: Black & white snapshot print. Image of an explosion at the base of a steep bank. Clouds of dirt & debris are flying into the air from the opening. A steep rocky slope is above the opening & the river flows in front. Written on back in black: "Fire in the hole! shooting the tunnel Seminoe Dam May 20, 1936" In blue ink: "First blast of dynamite when the Seminoe dam was started 1936" Good condition. Top creased, lower left corner torn, soiled, upper left corner bent. Size 3 1/2 x 5 3/4"

Collection

Photograph Collection