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On March 28, 1985, the first of the two massive girders for the overhead crane in Balsam Meadow's underground powerhouse was raised into position

Description: On March 28, 1985, the first of the two massive girders for the overhead crane in Balsam Meadow's underground powerhouse was raised into position. The completion of this crane was a major milestone in the Balsam Meadow Project, for would be used to install the power stations heavy components.
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Date: 3/28/1985
Call number: photCL SCE 12 - 00216
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