Early view of Minneapolis as a lumber town; shows the Rail Tub lumber mill along with other mills along the Mississippi River. Spirit Island is in the foreground.
Lower end of Boom Island after improvements were made by the Wisconsin Central Railway Company; shows a man with a horse drawn cart near the edge of the Mississippi River.
Two railroad bridges crossing the Mississippi River, including the Stone Arch Bridge. A man is standing along the bank and the milling district is visible in the background.
Construction of a bridge over the Mississippi River, near the lower dam water power station discharge tunnels and tailrace. View includes workmen and horse drawn vehicles.
Construction at the lower dam water power station; shows stonework at the gatehouse including and headrace and retaining wall; houses are visible in the background.