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The Kings River Project

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Stock #: 774298
Type: Postcard
Era: Divided Back
City: Fresno
State: California (CA)
County: Fresno
Publisher: Pacific Novelty Co.
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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San Joaquin Light and Power Corp'n, Fresno, California The Kings River Development of San Joaquin Light & Power Corporation is one of the most spectacular hydro-electric projects in the West. It will have an ultimate output of almost 300,000 horse power. The Haas Balch Power Houses will be the highest plants in the United States, the water being dropped distances of between 2500 and 2600 feet. The project will take between weven and eight years to complete and will cost between $50,000,000.00 and $60,000,000.00. The electric power will be used to supply the demands of the San Joaquin Valley's rapidly growing industries.

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