Work on south branch of Gray Ridge Road leading into Water Canyon. The method of work consists in drilling deep holes along the upper side of the road, springing these holed with dynamite, then loading the cavities with black powder which breaks and throws the rock from its original position as shown in view. (J.B.L.)
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- Joseph Barlow Lippincott papers | Series 3. Photograph Collection, 1891-1929 | Sub-Series 3.8. Los Angeles Aqueduct Photographs, 1906-1909, undated | Book No. 1 | Work on south branch of Gray Ridge Road leading into Water Canyon. The method of work consists in drilling deep holes along the upper side of the road, springing these holed with dynamite, then loading the cavities with black powder which breaks and throws the rock from its original position as shown in view. (J.B.L.), June 21, 1908
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