Aftermath of the W.W. Eastman tunnel collapse that caused the loss of St. Anthony Falls to erosion. 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.
Construction at the lower dam water power station along the Mississippi River; shows headrace and retaining walls; the Westside Mills are visible in the distance.
The construction of the Lake Zumbro Hydroelectric Power Plant dam began in 1917. The structure was designed by noted hydroelectric engineer, Hugh Lincoln Cooper. The dam, completed in 1919, is owned by Rochester Public Utilities. Looking toward the east bank, the Power house, with almost three walls completed, is visible in the center.
The construction of the Lake Zumbro Hydroelectric Power Plant dam began in 1917. The structure was designed by noted hydroelectric engineer, Hugh Lincoln Cooper. The dam, completed in 1919, is owned by Rochester Public Utilities. Three men are standing on the rim, looking into the excavation area.
Construction at the lower dam area near the gatehouse, shows the retaining wall; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and Gasworks are in the background.
Lower dam water power station, shows the level gates and the pumping station. The Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and Tenth Avenue bridges are in the distance.
This picture shows the amount of filling in done by Eastman; the fill extends from the bank on which the rocks are shown over to the extreme right hand side. The materials consisted of loose sans and some mud; rock was piled in later and little rock was used in the lower fill. Also shows Nicollet Island and the Hennepin Avenue bridge.
View of the lower dam area including the level gates and the lower dam water power station headrace; also shows the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and the Elevator.
Area near the lower dam, the gatehouse is to the left and there are several logs in the Mississippi River; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge is in the background.
Construction on the level gates of the lower dam; also shows the lower dam water power station headrace; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and Gasworks are in the background.
Lower dam near the lower dam water power station; shows the headrace and the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge. Houses are visible on the Mississippi River bank.
View looking upriver toward the lower dam; the gatehouse and lower dam water power station are along the Mississippi River; also includes the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge, Stone Arch Bridge, and Pillsbury A Mill.
View of the lower dam area, shows part of the gatehouse and retaining wall; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and Gasworks are in the background.
Looking across the Mississippi River to the gatehouse at the lower dam water power station; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge is in the background.
View of water rushing through the gates of the lower dam water power station. Also shows the Stone Arch Bridge and the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge.
Bird's-eye view taken from Church Hill of Lanesboro power dam built over the Root River in 1868. It was constructed on a foundation of solid stone and anchored at each side by rock bluffs. Houses and various village buildings are seen on north side of river. Photo taken by unknown photographer and later copied by Bue.