https://d28dhd8eubcyz4.cloudfront.net/iiif/2/curtis-production2-cache%2F1%2F8%2F9%2Fafce98-8aec-4b42-b224-5a43a7276cae%2Fresize_master_40d610666217339de2cfd6c42f47353a.jpg/full/!880,1024/0/default.jpg?sig=e8aa4efb66d2492bc4e1fc662e77a210c32fc1d8&ver=1628695784George Fern at No. 1 Tunnel - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
- Description
This photograph show electrician George Fern standing by the entrance to No.1 tunnel at the Arapeti end.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 WWI, construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- 1919 to 1924
- Digitisation ID
- 2011N_Mgh196_005745
- Held In
- Coolstore
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