Artifacts 1B
Most of the following artifacts have historical significance. Please help us fill in the gaps and identify them in greater detail. If you are familiar with any of these artifacts (background or special use), or would like to add your own artifact to the collection, please contact us at: webmaster@waterandpower.org |
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| (9-031) - Box containing a sketch titled: 100 years of A.C. Power and 50 years of Extra High Voltage Power Technology. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-031 Date: Description: Box containing a sketch titled: 100 years of A.C. Power and 50 years of Extra High Voltage Power Technology. |
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| (9-032) - Sketch commemorating the historic events leading to Boulder Power arriving in Los Angeles with Ezra Scattergood seen at center. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-032 Date: 1930s Description: In 1933 Ezra Scattergood travelled to Washington to borrow money for the construction of the Boulder Dam-LA Transmission Line. He was successful in obtaining a 10-year federal loan for $22,799,000. This enabled The Bureau of Power and Light to construct the historic 266 mile transmission line that brought Boulder Dam power to Los Angeles. One year later, LA voters approved a bond measure to refinance the original 10-year loan to a 40-year loan. Click HERE to see more in Construction of Hoover Dam. |
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| (9-033) - Municipal Light - Water - Power First Aid Kit. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-033 Date: Description: Large First Aid Kit with supplies. Municipal Light - Water - Power large seal on case. Historical Notes: In 1902, Los Angeles formed its first municipal water utility and named it the Water Department. Nine years later the Bureau of Power and Light came along. A total of six different names have been used to refer to the two separate water and power organizations since that time. Not until 1937 did both organizations merge and become the Department of Water and Power. Click HERE to see more in Name Change Chronology of DWP. |
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| (9-034) |
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| (9-035) |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-035 Date: Description: |
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| (9-036) - DWP Electric Plant Refunding Revenue Bond, Issue of 1986. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-036 Date: 1986 Description: 12x15 Oak wood frame with glass. Electric Plant Refunding Revenue Bond, Issue of 1986. |
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| (9-037) - Close-up view of DWP Electric Plant Refunding Revenue Bond, Issue of 1986. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-037 Date: 1986 Description: 12x15 Oak wood frame with glass. Electric Plant Refunding Revenue Bond, Issue of 1986. |
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| (9-038) - Underground water main pipe. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-038 Date: Description: Oak wood and metal pipes. 20x24, underground water main pipe. |
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| (9-039) |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-039 Date: Description: |
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| (9-040) |
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| (9-041) |
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| (9-042) |
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| (9-043) - Polarizing MIcroscope |
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| (9-044) - Polarizing MIcroscope |
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| (9-045) |
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| (9-046) |
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| (9-047) |
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| (9-048) |
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| (9-049) |
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| (9-050) |
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| (9-051) |
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| (9-053) |
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| (9-054) - Switch box used when the first electric power from Hoover Dam arrived in Los Angeles in 1936. Also used to turn on the fountains at the GOB dedication ceremony in 1965. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-054 Date: 1936 & 1965 Notes: Click the following to see more in Construction of Hoover Dam and Construction of the GOB |
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| (9-055) - Switch box used when the first electric power from Hoover Dam arrived in Los Angeles in 1936. Also used to turn on the fountains at the GOB dedication ceremony in 1965. |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-055 Date: 1936 & 1965 Notes: Click the following to see more in Construction of Hoover Dam and Construction of the GOB |
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| (9-056) |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-056 Date: Description: |
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| (9-057) |
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| (9-058) |
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| (9-059) |
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| (9-060) - Engraving Seal Stamps reading: Department of Public Service - City of Los Angeles - Mt. Whitney |
Notes Artifact Photo ID: 9-060 Date: Description: Engraving Seal Stamps reading: Department of Public Service - City of Los Angeles - Mt. Whitney |
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