Construction of the Lake Zumbro Hydroelectric Power Plant dam began in this area of the Zumbro River in 1917. The structure was designed by noted hydroelectric engineer, Hugh Lincoln Cooper. The dam, completed in 1919, is owned by Rochester Public Utilities.
Winter scene of piled logs on the Red Lake River, late 1800s. Inscription on the reverse reads: "T. M. Partridge Lumber Company Mpls. MN., waiting for the drive to start."
A group of men working on a wooden retaining wall underneath the Tenth Avenue bridge. The view also includes the Stone Arch Bridge and the coffer dam and lower dam areas.
This photograph of the dalles of the St. Louis River is by Duluth photographers Gaylord & Thompson (Paul B. Gaylord, 1848-1936, and Edward A. Thompson, ca.1874-1938).
Panoramic view of the Stillwater Lift Bridge and downtown in Stillwater Minnesota. The Stillwater Lift Bridge is a vertical-lift bridge crossing the St. Croix River between Stillwater, Minnesota, and Houlton, Wisconsin. It first opened to traffic in 1931.
Aerial view looking from St. Anthony side of river; first suspension bridge; log jams; lumber stacked up on Nicollet Island, town of Minneapolis with mills, houses, businesses in background.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Finishing work of putting on the top blank of flashboards at the upper dam. The Mississippi River is full of ice and slush, which hampered the work. The Great Northern Depot is visible in the background.
The steamboat "Anson Northrup" with a full crew on the Red River. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
The Pillsbury A-Mill, as seen in operation along St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The mill, owned by Pillsbury Company, was the largest flour mill in the world for 40 years and operated two powerful direct-drive waterwheels. The mill is currently abandoned. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
View of the flooded Minnesota River at St. Peter. The view is from a location east of the city. The city's flour mill is at far left, and the bridge over the river at Broadway is at right.
View of the mill pound on the Westside. Also shows the Great Northern and Minneapolis Western railroad bridges, and the gatehouse. The Columbia Mill is in the background.
Tinted postcard of the Ames Mill Dam looking south on the Cannon River at Fifth St. Bridge in Northfield, Minnesota. Handwritten note on back of postcard reads: "Removed from Ida Norton Scrapbook."
The dam, mill and cooper shop are located at the joining of the South Middle Branch and the North Middle Branch of the Zumbro River. This was the second mill, built after the first mill was destroyed by a fire in 1879. The mill was built by A. D. Allis.
Area of the lower dam water power station, shows the intake area and headrace; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge is in the background; also includes the gasworks.
Lower dam water power station shows the roof of the turbine chamber and headrace; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and gasworks are in the background.