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.
Construction on the intake rack and steelwork of the lower dam water power station; also shows the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge, Gasworks, and brewery.
View of the east channel of the Mississippi River after fill was added; shows the wall made by the Wisconsin Central Railway Company and an areas where the original bank was. Also shows houses along the bank above the river.