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Information on back of original photograph - Babcock boiler being put up to drive air compressors for the tunnel. The boilers are 3

Babcock boiler being put up to drive air compressors for tunnel, 1920’s

Appears to be on ridge at Surge Chamber above the Powerhouse.

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