Lock and Dam No. 9 during Construction, Kanawha River, W.Va.
Date:
1897/08/09
Description:
'U.S. Improvement, Great Kanawha River, West Virginia. General view of work from the top of the bank near the head of the lock. Work on the foundations for the weir part of the dam in progress inside of the cofferdam. (See views taken the same day inside the cofferdam.) The lock was completed except the gates, which were yet to be placed. The foundations for the navigation pass (being the part of the dam next to the lock) were finished in 1896.'
Lock and Dam No. 9 During Construction, Kanawha River, W.Va.
Date:
1897/08/09
Description:
'U.S. Improvement, Great Kanawha River, West Virginia.Looking inside of cofferdam for the weir part of the dam. Setting masonry, placing concrete, and puddle and wicket anchorage in progress.'
