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Description
Station Walnut, 1 mile west of Walnut Grove and only 22 feet from the center-line of the road, was struck by an automobile and collapsed on December 7, 1931. The driver of the vehicle was killed as he attempted to leave his vehicle while the tower was collapsing. (Image credit: Mr. Floyd Risvold)
Photographer
Mr. Floyd Risvold
Display Date
1931 December 7
Location
California, Walnut Grove
Collection
Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey
Geodesy
Oscar and Floyd Risvold
NOAA Affiliation
USC&GS;