Dams -- United States -- Design and construction; Construction workers -- United States.
Hard hat worn by construction workers on Grand Coulee Dam. Early version of hard hat was plastic resin impregnated fabric. This one was worn by project engineer Frank Banks.
The “Government Town” in the foreground, and the “Contractor’s Town” across the river, in the background. Mason City, the contractor’s town, was named for Silas B. Mason.
Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.);Hydroelectric power plants -- Washington (State);Dedication services; Watt, James G., -- 1938-;United States. -- Dept. of the Interior -- Officials and employees.
Secretary of Interior James G. Watt touring the third power house at Grand Coulee Dam.
Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.);Hydroelectric power plants -- Washington (State);Dams -- United States -- Design and construction.
Shows construction method for the lower portion of the dam. Alternating blocks were constructed. The Columbia River was forced through slots by placement of temporary gates on the upstream side of the dam.
Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.);Hydroelectric power plants -- Washington (State)
View looking west across the reservoir side of the dam. The spillway drum gates are not installed, and the roadway across the top of the dam has not been built yet.
Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.);Hydroelectric power plants -- Washington (State);Dedication services. Watt, James G., -- 1938-;United States. -- Dept. of the Interior -- Officials and employees.
Secretary Watt visiting with dignitaries following the ceremony dedicating the third power house at Grand Coulee Dam.
Grand Coulee Dam (Wash.);Hydroelectric power plants -- Washington (State);Dedication services. Watt, James G., -- 1938-;United States. -- Dept. of the Interior -- Officials and employees.
Secretary Watt at Grand Coulee Dam following the dedication of the third power house.