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A close-up shot of a vintage informational sign at Bonneville Dam in Oregon, dated 1938. The black and white 8mm film captures the sign's text and diagram explaining the fish ladders, with visible film grain and slight camera shake. The sign details how inclined waterways with small dams or weirs form a series of pools, each one foot higher than the last, allowing fish to migrate. This archival footage offers a rare glimpse into mid-20th century infrastructure and environmental engineering.
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