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Tree trimming

Photograph showing a man using a industrial monkey while trimming a tree away from electrical lines. He is holding the handle of a wired tool while looking downward at the tree. Written on the negative is "50-480."

Men using hole digger

Photograph showing workers in an open area using a truck mounted "Williams Hole Digger." The man on the right is facing towards the machine and is leaning towards the hole, while the other man stands to the left also looking towards the hole. Written on the negative is "50-411."

Man with switchboard

Photograph of a man sitting in front of a switchboard unit. Two meters on the unit are visible, with "watts" and "volts." The is turning a numbered dial with his right arm while facing away from the camera. Written on the negative is "50-376."

Man with lever

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a man looking upward while holding a metal lever. In the background, more electrical equipment and ceramic insulators can be seen. On the negative is written "49-86."

Electric transformer

Photograph showing an electrical transformer, likely at an electrical substation. On the front of the unit is written "General Electric." On the top of the unit are several ceramic insulators and electric lines. On the negative is written "49-77."

Men building transmission tower

Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower component. Several men holds parts of the structure, while one man on the left side of the frame looks on. In the distance, fences, an open field, and wooden houses can be seen. On the negative is written "49-74."

Electric transformer

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing an electrical transformer, likely at an electrical substation. Several ceramic insulators can be seen at the top of the unit, as well as numerous attached electric lines. On the negative is written "49-73."

Men on phones in office

Photograph showing two suited men sitting at a desk while speaking on telephones. Both men look down towards the desk, which holds pieces of equipment. Behind the individuals are wall mounted electrical units, other pieces of wooden furniture, and a calendar from "Leonard"s Food Center." On the negative is written "49-46."

Cars in front of substation

Photograph showing people and cars in front of a fenced substation. Multiple men in suits and hats stand on the sidewalk in front of the metal fence, behind which several large pieces of electrical equipment can be seen. On the negative is written "49-102."

Substation transformer

Photograph showing a transformer at the Fairmont substation in June of 1949. Above the transformer, numerous ceramic insulators can be seen, as well as a large "PGE" sign. On the negative is written "49-135," which is crossed out and replaced with "49-101."

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