William Mulholland
Clip: Season 34 Episode 3 | 52s
In 1922, Mulholland began building the St. Francis Dam to meet the needs of Los Angeles.
In 1922, to meet the growing water needs of Los Angeles, William Mulholland began building the St. Francis Dam to create a reservoir for the Los Angeles–Owens River aqueduct.
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William Mulholland
Clip: Season 34 Episode 3 | 52s
In 1922, to meet the growing water needs of Los Angeles, William Mulholland began building the St. Francis Dam to create a reservoir for the Los Angeles–Owens River aqueduct.
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