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View of installation of concrete sewer during renovation of the White House

71-337
Accession Number
71-337
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348447343
Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers
Keywords
Building repair and reconstruction
Dwellings
Historic buildings
Presidential residences
Renovation (Architecture)
HST Keywords
Whnite House - Miscellaneous - Renovation
Rights

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
View of installation of concrete sewer at the base of the underpinning wall at the center of south wall of the White House. A workman, excavating within the 36" sewer, fills the cart which is pulled out and emptied. The hydraulic jacks force the sewer sections into excavation area.
Date(s)
July 6, 1950