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Santa Fe Railroad Bridge at North Fork of Red River
Caption says, " A-85 Official Photograph. Flood waters in the North Fork of the Red River flowing under the Santa Fe R.R bridge on Highway 44. Railroad bridge is black structure beyond bridge in foreground."
Date:
May 21, 1941
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
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
Laborers with Diesel Truck
Caption says, "A-106 Official Photograph. Diesel oil supply truck used for transporting fuel oil for carryall tractors in the field. The truck is a ton International. All remodeling was done in the shops of the Bureau of Reclamation."
Date:
May 23, 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
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
Oil Drilling Rig
Caption says, "A-84 Official Photograph. Oil drilling Rig of the T. W. Rich Company in an oil producing section on southeast portion of the project."
Date:
May 19, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
River Crossing on North Fork of Red River
Caption says, "A-87 Official Photograph. South end of River Crossing on North Fork of Red River. Taken from bridge on Highway 44. This picture is right section, 2 of 2 in panorama."
Date:
May 21, 1941
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
River Crossing on North Fork of Red River
Caption says, "A-86 Official Photograph. North end of River Crossing on North Fork of Red River, taken from bridge on Highway 44. This picture is left section, 1 of 2 panorama. "
Date:
May 21, 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
Misty Altus Dam
Caption says, "A-73 Official Photograph. Photograph, through mist rising from water below the dam, showing the north end of the dam and water pouring down the fish ladder on the north bank. This photograph as the left half and photograph #74 as the right 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-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
Sand Washer Surrounded by Flood Waters
Caption says, "A-88 Official Photograph. Sand washer in flood waters. Bulldozer has pushed sand up to and around sand washer to hold back flood waters from recent rise."
Date:
May 21, 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
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
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
Surveyor's Hub and Camera Case in Barley Crop
Caption says, "A-82 Official photograph. Barley crop, in the southeast section of the project, two and one-half miles south of the city of Altus, Oklahoma, forty-four inches tall. An 18" surveyor's hub and a Commercial 5 X 7 Eastman View Camera Case are used for comparison."
Date:
May 19, 1941
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
High Angle view of Rock Cut
High angle view looking down at rock cut as part of the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-702 Looking west from top of south bank of rock cut, Santa Fe Railroad relocation, Sta. 58."
Date:
May 22, 1942
Creator:
Breitenstein, Frank C.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Laborers Drilling Holes in Rock
View of laborers working on drilling holes for the Altus highway and railroad relocation project. Caption says, "A-705 Looking west from Sta. 68, Santa Fe Railroad relocation, showing drill holes being loaded for blast. Holes are drilled to approximate grade. Excavation 85% complete."
Date:
May 22, 1942
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