https://d28dhd8eubcyz4.cloudfront.net/iiif/2/curtis-production2-cache%2F1%2F6%2F9%2Fc91337-116e-4c57-82d8-2a0fbc2211ce%2Fresize_master_ea112bed6aee71c59c5e345c4c7e7dcb.jpg/full/!880,1024/0/default.jpg?sig=97a8a0ec6a5695206b39093f8cfbdf5f80f1f3e7&ver=1655556755Tram Track - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Description
An unusual view taken from directly above the tram track. The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- September 20, 1923
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh78_005912
- Held In
- Coolstore
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