Alcoa's Hydroelectric Developments in the Smoky Mountains
This collection consists of a pamphlet titled Alcoa's Hydroelectric Developments in the Smoky Mountains.
The pamphlet describes development of the Alcoa Aluminum Company's hydroelectric plants in the Smoky Mountains. Also included are two photographs, one of the Cheoah Development and one of the Narrows created by the Calderwood Dam.
The pamphlet was originally prepared for use at the Sixth International Congress on Large Dams in 1958; it was revised in July 1966.
Dates
- 1966 July
Language
The materials in this collection are in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection consists of a pamphlet titled Alcoa's Hydroelectric Developments in the Smoky Mountains.
The pamphlet describes development of the Alcoa Aluminum Company's hydroelectric plants in the Smoky Mountains. Also included are two photographs, one of the Cheoah Development and one of the Narrows created by the Calderwood Dam.
Biographical/Historical Note
The Alcoa Aluminum Company, previously the Aluminum Company of America, opened its plant in Maryville, Tennessee in 1914. The town incorpated as Alcoa, Tennessee in 1919. Since its founding, the Alcoa Aluminum Company has been active in community public works projects.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository