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Title Unstable rock cut during L.D. grading
Date October 6, 1939
Description Photograph shows workers and an automobile at an unstable rock undergoing L. D. grading operations near station 932 and mile post 236.9 in section 2B of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Taken by M. A. B. on October 6, 1939.
Location Location Name: Milepost 236
Parkway Milepost: 236.0
Latitude: 36.432597
Longitude: -81.108812
Creator Individual Malcolm A. Bird
Tags Automobiles
Land construction
L.D. grading
Photographs
Road construction
Workers
Credit Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway