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Inserting cables into Higley’s Floating Islands on the frozen Raquette near Colton

Men from Niagara Mohawk Power Company inserting cables into Higley’s Floating Islands during the winter of 1942, in preparation for the summer, when the islands would be pushed over the dam. Near Colton, NY.

Full story on the floating islands can be found here.

 

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