Official opening of the partially completed Friant-Kern Canal, July 9, 1949. When completed the canal would irrigate 600,000 acres of arid land in the central valley of southern California. Spectators lined on both sides and are along top of wall in the background. July 9, 1949. (BSLOC 2014 13 228)

Official opening of the partially completed Friant-Kern Canal, July 9, 1949. When completed the canal would irrigate 600,000 acres of arid land in the central valley of southern California. Spectators lined on both sides and are along top of wall in the background. July 9, 1949. (BSLOC_2014_13_228) Stock Photo
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