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Backfilling of North Dike
Caption says, "A-428 Looking south from Station 9+50 along backfill on North Dike."
Date:
November 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Blasted Rock at Rock Quarry
Caption says, "A-244 Rock blasted from east face of rock quarry. 12,500 pounds of XXX black powder was used in 58 wagon drill holes averaging 20 feet deep. Estimated yardage, 8000 cubic yards of granite loosened by blast."
Date:
August 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Blasting on Railroad Relocation
Caption says, "A-316 Blast on railroad cut, Stations 63+55 to 66+80. 7,550 pounds of 60% gelatin powder was used in 113 holes of an average depth of 20 feet."
Date:
September 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bridge Under Flood Waters
Caption says, "A-80 Official Photograph. Low water bridge under flood waters. This crossing is a large dip over 36" galvanized pipe. Two spectators, Mrs. F. C. Breitenstein and Miss Edna Martin are watching the flood."
Date:
May 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Building Concrete Culvert
Caption says, "A-247 Highway relocation - Placing concrete for 3' X 3' concrete culvert at Station 115+68.5. Taken from top of form at west end showing interior of form and reinforced steel construction."
Date:
August 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Building Concrete Culvert
Caption says, "A-246 Highway relocation - Placing concrete for 3' X 3' concrete culvert at Station 115+68.5."
Date:
August 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Building Forms
Caption says, "A-820 Building forms for concrete along downstream toe of dam. Concrete was placed upstream of these forms to provide access to the apron and balance of the foundation."
Date:
February 4, 1943
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Bureau of Reclamation Camp
Caption says, "A-36 Altus Project. Photograph of Bureau of Reclamation camp taken from top of water supply tower south of the camp. This camp was built and occupied by the Civilian Conservation Corps until mid-summer of 1939, when it was abandoned and placed under the management of Mr. Scantlin, the caretaker. The camp was released to the Bureau of Reclamation September 13, 1940. Mr. Nelson was placed in charge and a crew of W.P.A. men began repairing operations to recondition the camp to accommodate the men who will work in the Lugert-Altus Dam. The Community Building of the Quartz Mountain Park, National Park Service shown in the background to the right of the camp flag pole, will become the Administration Building during the construction of the new one."
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Carryall Units
Caption says, "A-495 Carryall units in borrow area north of Station No. 587 on Rock Island Railroad relocation."
Date:
December 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dragline Excavating
Caption says, "A-492 Dragline excavating Borrow Area 200 feet upstream from Station No. 35."
Date:
December 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Dump Truck Moving Dirt
Caption says, "A-581 Euclid truck spreading embankment material on Highway No. 9 relocation, Station 594."
Date:
February 4, 1942
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flood Waters Beginning to Surround Sand Washer
Caption says, "A-78 Official Photograph. Flood waters creeping up among the supports of the sand washer. The Altus Dam shown in the background. This flood stage came on a Sunday. Sand bags and rocks were placed into position to protect the sand washing equipment."
Date:
May 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flood Waters Cresting Over Altus Dam
Caption says, "A-76 Official Photograph. Flood waters spilling over the crest of the Altus Dam. Many sight-seers were out watching the flood."
Date:
May 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Flood Waters Cresting Over Altus Dam
Caption says, "A-77 Official Photograph. A close up of the flood waters over the skirt of the Altus Dam."
Date:
May 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Highway 9
Caption says, "A-430 Photograph taken from Station 579 at south toe of fill on Highway No. 9."
Date:
November 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Laborers with a Jackhammer
Laborers working on the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-584 Jackhammer crew drilling area for blasting. Highway 44relocation, Station 66."
Date:
February 4, 1942
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Laborers Working with Large Derricks
Caption says, "A-38 Altus Project. Photograph taken from Photo Station No. 3A looking east over quarry area. The stiff leg derrick in the center of photograph is under construction. The two men left of the truck are standing at the eastern end of the quarry area."
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Lake Altus Dam
Caption says, "A-37 Altus Project. Photograph of Lake Altus Dam with the reservoir filled taken from triangulation point "B" north of the dam. The height of the new dam to be built, represented by a white line painted on the rocks, can be seen at the right end of the photograph directly above the right (south) end of the concrete approach to the dam. The building at the lower right of the photograph is the pump house which will pump water to the pressure tank of the camp."
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Large Granite Rocks
Caption says, "A-79 Official Photograph. Large granite rocks hauled in from the rock quarry to protect the banks from washing away around the sand washing equipment."
Date:
May 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Laying Tile
Caption says, "A-248 Detail photograph of method of laying eight-inch tile in toe drain."
Date:
August 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Panoramic Shot of Excavations
Caption says, "A-12 Altus Project. Left panoramic shot showing excavations on shop and warehouse sites. Looking northeast."
Date:
October 4, 1940
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Panoramic View of Lugert Dam
Caption says, "A-52 Altus Project. Panoramic view No. 3 taken from top of mountain south of Lugert Dam showing area from east side of Lake Altus, town of Lugert, Santa Fe Railroad, and Oklahoma State Highway No. 283 to north end of mountain south of Lugert Butte and Lugert Dike area."
Date:
February 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Panoramic View of Lugert Dam
Caption says, "A-53 Altus Project: Panoramic view No. 4 taken from top of mountain south of Lugert Dam showing area from mountain south of Lugert Butte to Rock Quarry on the south slope of Rattlesnake Mountain. Power line and telephone line to Rock Quarry shown in center of photograph."
Date:
February 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Panoramic View of Lugert Dam
Caption says, "A-50 Altus Project. Panoramic view No. 1 from top of mountain south of Lugert Dam looking north showing area from Quartz Mountain Park, Sand Pit, CCC Camp to Lugert Dam. About four inches of water was flowing over the crest at the time the photograph was taken."
Date:
February 4, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History