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Dry-Rock Paving

Caption says, "5-AL-933. Specifications No. 1811. View of dry-rock paving placed at the inlet of a drop on Altus 17.6 lateral, Station 8-00."
Date: May 13, 1948
Creator: Anstead, R. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dry-Rock Paving

Caption says, "5-AL-932. Specifications No. 1899. View of dry-rock paving being placed on the outlet end of a check drop on Altus 21.5 lateral, Station 23-70."
Date: May 13, 1948
Creator: Anstead, R. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dry Rock Paving

Caption says, "5-AL-929. Specifications No. 1447. View of dry-rock paving placed at the outlet of a drop, Station 102-00 on the Ozark Canal."
Date: May 12, 1948
Creator: Anstead, R. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Ozark Canal

Caption says, "5-AL-931. Specifications No. 1447. View of forms being erected for a siphon under the St. L. - S. F. railroad, Station 736-72, on the Ozark Canal."
Date: May 12, 1948
Creator: Anstead, R. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Pannell Construction

Caption says, "5-AL-930. Specifications No. 1987. View of the batching plant, used by Pannell Construction Company, after the bins were revised to a greater capacity."
Date: May 12, 1948
Creator: Anstead, R. W.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Altus Reservoir

Caption says, "A-862 View of present Altus reservoir during period of no flow on the river. Reservoir is completely silted to elevation 1508 at upstream face of dam."
Date: May 8, 1943
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

Compressor Units

Laborers working with compressor units to continue jackhammer work. Caption says, "A-105 Official Photograph. Two compressor units supplying air for jackhammers for drilling operations on Lugert Butte."
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Concrete Placing

Caption says, "A-864 Concrete placing progress to May 15, 1943, showing gallery adit and Altus water supply valve chamber forms in place at station 4+25."
Date: May 15, 1943
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Drilling Operations

Caption says, "A-103 Official Photograph. Drilling operation on Lugert Butte in the process of cutting right of way for the highway on its new location around the reservoir."
Date: May 8, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Drilling Rig

Caption says, "Official photograph. Drilling Rig No. 2 of the J. E. Gray Construction Company in the southeast part of the project. This well is three miles south of Altus and contract calls for a well completed at 3300 feet."
Date: May 19, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dump Truck and Shovels

Depicts large shovel excavating rock and moving it to a dump truck, in center of frame, for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-706 Lima shovel at east end of rock cut, Santa Fe Railroad relocation, Sta. 64."
Date: May 22, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Excavated Drain Ditch

View looking upwards towards a dirt road with a drain ditch excavated for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-698 Drain ditch excavated between Santa Fe Railroad and State Highway No. 44. Looking east from Sta. 48 on Santa Fe Railroad."
Date: May 22, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Excavation in Rock Cut

View of laborers working on excavating in the rock cut for the Altus highway and railroad project. Caption says, "A-700 Santa Fe Railroad excavation at west end of rock cut from Sta. 52."
Date: May 22, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Excavation on Lugert Butte

Two small rock piles in center of image with laborers standing on them. Caption says, "A-104 Official Photograph. Rock excavation on Lugert Butte. Highway # 44 will be re-routed through rock outcrops of the butte."
Date: May 23, 1941
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-74 Official Photograph. Close up view of the south end of the Altus Dam showing water going over the crest and the skirt of the dam. This photograph as the right half and photograph #73 as the left half, complete a panoramic close up view of the Altus Dam."
Date: May 2, 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

Flood Waters Cresting Over Altus Dam

Caption says, "A-75 Official Photograph. Flood waters coming over the crest of the Altus Dam."
Date: May 2, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Flood Waters Cresting Over Altus Dam

Caption says, "A-89 Official Photograph. Flood waters over the crest of the Lugert Dam. Water is four feet over the crest, all gates are opened."
Date: May 21, 1941
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Granite Scale Model

Caption says, "A-693 Scale model of granite face masonry on Altus Dam using 1-inch beds and joints."
Date: May 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Granite Scale Model

Caption says, "A-692 Scale model of granite face masonry on Altus Dam using 2-inch beds and joints."
Date: May 13, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

High Angle view of Drain Ditch

High angle view of drain ditch for the Altus highway and railroad project. Caption says, "A-699 Drain ditch excavated between Santa Fe Railroad and State Highway No. 44. Looking west from head of drain ditch."
Date: May 22, 1942
Creator: Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History