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Title Showing the condition caused by the rains of August 13,1940.
Title Note This culvert (under construction) was completely covered by stones and dirt
Date August 17, 1940
Description Photograph shows the damaged conditions of a culvert under construction in section 2F of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by A. S. Burns on August 17, 1940.
Location Location Name: Section 2F
Parkway Milepost: None
Latitude: 36.207267
Longitude: -81.60265
Creator Individual A.S. Burns
Tags Bodies of water
Construction
Construction delays
Culverts
Photographs
Storm damage
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway