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The Journal of San Diego History
Summer 1974, Volume 20, Number 3
Contents of This Issue

A Brief History of the Granite Industry in San Diego County

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Construction of original Sweetwater Dam  
Page 62.
Construction of original Sweetwater Dam showing use of granite riprap (1887)


Construction of El Capitan Dam  
Page 63.
Construction of El Capitan Dam showing use of granite (c 1935)


Old log cabin in Harmony Grove  
Page 63.
Old log cabin in Harmony Grove, Escondido, showing use of granite in chimney


Wire saw at Pyramid Granite Company  
Page 65.
Wire saw at Pyramid Granite Company, Escondido


 
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