President Roosevelt's Visit
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President Roosevelt visited the dam while under construction twice. Here he is being shown around by Frank A. Banks, the Bureau of Reclamation construction superisor of the dam.
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Elephant in the Desert
Even before the dam was complete, Grand Coulee attracted visitors eager to view this unique geological landscape. Once construction started on the dam, sightseers came from all over the world to witness the creation of the "Eighth Wonder of the…