Walter I wanted power lines to his camp. (1914) The power company refused unless he built the power lines himself. He agreed, but they refused to turn on the power until they inspected and approved it. The whole line was fine, except for a power pole, which is crooked. These images provide a visual capsule of the process.
Taking a transformer from El Favor mining camp to Buenos Aires mining camp
Taking a transformer from El Favor mining camp to Buenos Aires mining camp
Taking a transformer from El Favor mining camp to Buenos Aires mining camp
El Favor mine camp, Jalisco, off of the La Quemada railroad station, for unloading mining machinery -- the end of the road and the beginning of the trail
Removing the gin poles used to bring the transformer(s) into the power station
Installing transformers in power station
Installing transformers in power station
Two views of the crooked power line pole
Two views of the crooked power line pole
The expert lineman couldn't believe the workman was standing unsupported, then installing the power lines
