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Description

This photograph is one of a series made by Charles Wildbore showing the construction of the Mangahao hydro-electric power scheme in the Tararua ranges east of Shannon. This view shows the construction camp on the Mangahao River upstream from the lower Dam. The cookhouse and the men's hut are on the terrace on the left. The light suspension bridge is in the foreground and a multiple cable suspension bridge can be seen in the background.

Identification

Object type

Image

Archive

Lindsay Family Collection

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 211

Date

circa 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh211_005886

Held In

Coolstore