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The Perak River Hydroelectric Dam ( Chenderoh) Under Construction

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Subject :The Perak River Hydroelectric Dam ( Chenderoh) Under Construction
Published By : None 
Location : Tasik Chenderoh, Kuala Kangsar, Perak
Estimated Year : 1923
Media Type : Photograph
Source : Ian Anderson, Ipoh / Kinta Properties Group
Remark : This picture shows the Chenderoh Power Station and Chenderoh Dam under construction, for the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Company Ltd, in the early 1920s.

The photographer noted that he had climbed all over this construction and his legs and body were aching.

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To read about the Perak River Hydro-Electric Power Company Ltd, click here.

Filename : 20070730-060