[Construction of the Denison Dam Intake Structure]

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Reprint photograph taken at Denison Dam during the construction of the intake structure. The rail and derrick systems can be seen in the upper half of the photograph. Rows of metal spikes are visible before concrete is poured over them. Handwritten text reads "These are the rail and derrick systems used to pour concrete meant for the intake structure of Denison Dam".

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1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 27 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. 1940~.

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This photograph is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2018 and was provided by the Sherman Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 578 times, with 24 in the last month. More information about this photograph can be viewed below.

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Reprint photograph taken at Denison Dam during the construction of the intake structure. The rail and derrick systems can be seen in the upper half of the photograph. Rows of metal spikes are visible before concrete is poured over them. Handwritten text reads "These are the rail and derrick systems used to pour concrete meant for the intake structure of Denison Dam".

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1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 27 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2018

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  • 1940~

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  • Oct. 19, 2019, 8 p.m.

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  • March 16, 2020, 10:05 a.m.

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[Construction of the Denison Dam Intake Structure], photograph, 1940~; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1196689/: accessed May 14, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Sherman Museum.

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