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Altus Canal

Caption says, "5-AL-458. Specification No. 1374. View of the Altus Canal, looking downstream from Station 926+50."
Date: December 4, 1945
Creator: Parker, D. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Bureau of Reclamation

Caption says, "5-AL-169. View showing the Bureau of Reclamation office personnel at Altus, Oklahoma."
Date: May 4, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
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.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

C.R.I & P. Railroad Bridge

Caption says, "5-AL-494. Specifications No. 1510. View looking northwest showing elevated C.R.I. & P. railroad bridge and temporary railroad trestle which is being converted for use as a highway detour bridge. View taken northeast of Granite, Oklahoma, where State Highway No. 9 crosses the North Fork of the Red River."
Date: February 4, 1947
Creator: Parker, D. B.
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.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Celebration Parade

Caption says, "5-AL-779. Project Dedication. The Tipton Orphans Home Float, in the parade, for the celebration at the dedication of the W. C. Austin Dam."
Date: September 4, 1947
Creator: Finch, F. S.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Charging Transit Mixer

Caption says, "5-AL-445. Specification No. 1180. Charging transit mixer with cement at the batching plant, Blair, Oklahoma."
Date: December 4, 1946
Creator: Parker, D. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Charging Transit Mixer

Caption says, "5-AL-444. Specification No. 1180. Charging transit mixer with aggregate at the batching plant, Blair, Oklahoma."
Date: December 4, 1946
Creator: Parker, D. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Charging Transit Mixer

Caption says, "5-AL-446. Specification No. 1180. Charging transit mixer with cement at the batching plant, Blair, Oklahoma."
Date: December 4, 1946
Creator: Parker, D. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Charging Transit Mixer

Caption says, "5-AL-443. Specification No. 1180. Charging transit mixer with aggregate at the batching plant, Blair, Oklahoma."
Date: December 4, 1946
Creator: Parker, D. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Completed Lateral

Caption says, "5-AL-439. Specification No. 1182. View of completed West 10.6 lateral, looking downstream from Station 0+00."
Date: December 4, 1946
Creator: Parker, D. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Concrete Placing Operations

Caption says, "5-AL-437. Specification No. 1179. General view showing concrete placing operations in highway siphon barrel at Station 558+69, West Canal."
Date: December 4, 1946
Creator: Parker, D. B.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Cores from Drain Holes

Caption says, "5-AL-1228. Cores from additional drain holes in gallery of Altus Dam. D-68.5 indicates location of hole. Box is 5' long."
Date: November 4, 1949
Creator: George, P. W.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dairy Show

Caption says, "5-AL-170. Brown Swiss bulls on exhibit at the second annual Altus Dairy Show, May 4, 1946, together with (left to right) Howard Dalton, A. B. Longino, R. D. Vaniman, Jackson County Farm Agent, and William Spears, of Kraft Foods Company."
Date: May 4, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dairy Show

Caption says, "5-AL-171. Second Annual Altus Dairy Show. View showing entries of registered female Jerseys over thirty months of age. Winners are in order, left to right."
Date: May 4, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dairy Show

Caption says, "5-AL-172. Second Annual Altus Dairy Show. The winner among registered Jersey cows over 30 months old, with owner, Keith Pierson, Tipton, Oklahoma."
Date: May 4, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dairy Show

Caption says, "5-AL-181. Second Annual Altus Dairy Show. Junior and Grand Champion grade female, owner, C. O. Abernathy, Altus, Oklahoma. Son, Roger Abernathy, is shown with the calf."
Date: May 4, 1946
Creator: Reynolds, R. M.
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History