More Info →Constuction Camp - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme

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 at the lower dam - original No.1 dam . The cookhouse and the men's huts are on the left and the multiple cable suspension bridge can bee seen to the right.

Identification

Object type

Image

Archive

Lindsay Family Collection

Relation

Public Photograph Collection Mgh 210

Date

circa 1923

Digitisation ID

2011P_Mgh210_005885

Held In

Coolstore