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| Title | Grandfather Mountain Construction |
| Date | October 23, 1973 |
| Description | Photo shows a bulldozer and other heavy equipment at a construction site near Grandfather Mountain. Taken by C.E. Westveer on October 23, 1973, near Milepost 303. |
| Commentary | Due to disagreements between the National Park Service and Hugh Morton, the portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Grandfather Mountain was the last section to be completed. |
| Location |
Location Name: Grandfather Mountain Parkway Milepost: None
Latitude: 36.111239
Longitude: -81.8114991 |
| Creator Individual | C.E. Westveer |
| Creator Organization | National Park Service—Blue Ridge Parkway |
| Tags |
Avery County (N.C.)
Construction Construction equipment Grandfather Mountain (N.C.) Photographs |
| Credit | Courtesy National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway |
