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Borel Hydro Plant

Description: Borel Hydro Plant - Looking down penstocks to the powerhouse. Kern River Power Company (Pacific Light & Power Company).
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Date: undated
Call number: photCL SCE 01 - 00851
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Borel - View from forebay looking down penstocks to Powerhouse and cottages below.
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