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.
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.