View of the Lift Bridge 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.
Real photographic postcard of the Holmes Street bridge over the Minnesota River in Shakopee. Seen in the image is a boat landing with two boats docked there. Also visible in the background are the smoke stacks at Rahr Malting, Inc. Etched into the emulsion along the bottom edge of the image is "Bridge and Boat Landing/Shakopee, Minn./C-170." Card is unused. The bridge was constructed in 1923 and is no longer in use.
This image shows the Broadway Bridge over the Minnesota River at St. Peter. This postcard negative, marked 4199, has been converted to a digital positive image.
The lower half of a rubber shouldered pump case on the "William A. Thompson" is shown after pumping 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi. This photograph shows the rubber shoulder, engine side, removed. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The rubber impeller liner of a rubber shouldered pump case from the Dredge "William A. Thompson" . This photograph was taken after the dredge pumped 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi and its tributaries. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The lower half of a rubber shouldered pump case on the "William A. Thompson" is shown after pumping 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi. This pump case has the rubber shoulder, suction side, in place. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The lower half of a rubber shouldered pump case on the "William A. Thompson" is shown after pumping 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi. This pump case has the rubber shoulders removed. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The lower half of a rubber shouldered pump case on the "William A. Thompson" is shown after pumping 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi. This photograph shows the rubber shoulder, engine side, in place. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Sections of rubber shoulder liners from the Dredge "William A. Thompson" . These rubber shoulder liners were removed after pumping 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The upper half of a rubber shouldered pump case on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" . This photograph was taken after the dredge pumped 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The suction sidehead and cast liner of a rubber shouldered pump case from the Dredge "William A. Thompson" . This photograph was taken after the dredge pumped 1,042,072 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi and its tributaries. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The impeller of a rubber shouldered pump case from the Dredge "William A. Thompson" . This photograph was taken after the dredge pumped 2,178,557 cubic yards of the Upper Mississippi and its tributaries. Dredge "William A. Thompson" is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
A potable water barge for the Dredge "William A. Thompson" at pontoon P-10. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
A protection dike at a boatyard on the Upper Mississippi, part of the Upper Mississippi river improvement project worked by the Dredge "William A. Thompson" . The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
An anchor barge is visible alongside the U.S. Dredge "William A. Thompson" . The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Men study the discharge the end pontoon of the U.S. Dredge "William A. Thompson" , visible in the background. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The Dredge "William A. Thompson" on the Upper Mississippi. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The Dredge "William A. Thompson" on the Upper Mississippi. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The Dredge "William A. Thompson" on the Upper Mississippi. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The Dredge "William A. Thompson" working on the Upper Mississippi. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The Dredge "William A. Thompson" works at night on the Upper Mississippi. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The ladder driving unit on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The dredge pump engine on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The dredge pump on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The main switchboard of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Instrument panel on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The main generating engine on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Propelling motors of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Spud hoist winches of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Pilot house on board the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Hauling and ladder hoisting winches of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
The main generator of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
A section in the galley on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Spud winch assembly on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Hauling winch assembly on the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Workers load materials onto the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Workers inspect the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Propeller of U.S. Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Shipbuilders work on main deck house and starboard side of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Machinists work on dredge pump engine of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Workers building deck of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Workers building skylights for the Dredge "William A. Thompson" in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Ladder well and trunion castings of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
View of dredge pump and engine foundation of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
View of the stern showing transom and deck of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
This is a view of the west end of the Broadway Bridge over the Minnesota River at St. Peter, along Highway 99. The bridge was completed about 1930. This postcard negative, marked 3709, has been converted to a digital positive image.
Two shipbuilders work on the deck of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Stern view of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
Deck view of the Dredge "William A. Thompson" as it is being constructed in the Dravo shipyards in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The dredge is a cutter-head dredge used on the Upper Mississippi and tributaries from 1937 to 2005. It is named for "William A. Thompson" (1864-1925), an engineer with the U.S. Army Corps stationed in Fountain City in 1896 and charged with river improvements on the Upper Mississippi.
A train steams downstream past Dayton's Bluff after the conclusion of river improvements in St. Paul in the mid-1930s. The improvements included dredging operations, new retaining walls, and sewer improvements in and around the city of St. Paul and the harbor.
The upper end of the left bank of the St. Paul harbor improvement project is visible in this photograph, taken after the project was completed in 1936. The improvements can be seen below the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Freight building, with the rail yard in the distance.
After the conclusion of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in St. Paul, photographs were taken to document the changes. This photograph shows the improved embankment below the Robert Street Bridge, adjacent to the landing. The Farwell, Ozmun, and Kirk building and the new U.S. Post Office sit above the embankment.
The downtown St. Paul skyline can be seen from Dayton's Bluff, documenting the improvements made to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi river banks in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the mid-1930s.
The excursion steamer Capitol is visible in this photograph of the embankment area adjacent to the landing below the Robert Street bridge. This photograph was taken to document improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in St. Paul, including retaining walls, dredging, and sewer work.
Stabilizing fill is placed against the river side of the lower section of the retaining wall adjacent to the Robert Street Bridge. The retaining wall was constructed as part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around St. Paul, Minnesota in the mid-1930s. The project was completed in 1936.
An embankment is placed behind the lower end of the retaining wall, with the Robert Street bridge visible in the distance. The retaining wall and embankment were part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around St. Paul, Minnesota in the mid-1930s. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
An embankment is placed behind the lower end of the retaining wall in St. Paul. The retaining wall and embankment were part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around St. Paul, Minnesota in the mid-1930s. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
An operating sweep is performed in the Upper Mississippi River near St. Paul, Minnesota, documenting work done to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
This photograph illustrates a typical section of rip rap, part of the St. Paul harbor project of the mid-1930s. Improvements to the harbor and Upper Mississippi River included dredging and work on the Phalen Creek sewer. The project was completed in 1936.
The outlet for the railroad drain is visible in this photograph of rip rap, part of the St. Paul harbor project of the mid-1930s. Improvements to the harbor and Upper Mississippi River included dredging and sewer work. The project was completed in 1936.
The outlet for the railroad drain is visible in this photograph of rip rap, part of the St. Paul harbor project of the mid-1930s. Improvements to the harbor and Upper Mississippi River included dredging and sewer work. The project was completed in 1936.
Rip rap is placed above the Phalen Creek sewer, part of general improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
Dredges operate below the federal barge terminal in St. Paul, Minnesota. This photograph documents dredging and other improvements made to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul, Minnesota, in the mid-1930s. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A crane removes a wing dam along the Upper Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota, part of general improvements to the St. Paul harbor, Mississippi River, and surrounding waterways. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
Workmen move supplies prior to placing fill in the retaining wall below the Robert Street bridge. The retaining wall was part of general improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A crane removes a wing dam along the Upper Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota, part of general improvements to the St. Paul harbor, Mississippi River, and surrounding waterways. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A fifteen-inch dredge pumps into the disposal area on the right bank of the Mississippi River in the vicinity of the St. Paul municipal airport. The dredging was a part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A fifteen-inch dredge pumps into the disposal area on the right bank of the Mississippi River in the vicinity of the St. Paul municipal airport. The dredging was a part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
This photograph documents progress in the sand fill above the Phalen Creek sewer, part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
This photograph documents progress in the sand fill above and below the Phalen Creek sewer, part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A fifteen inch dredge places fill between the Broadway sewer and the Phalen Creek sewer in this photograph from 1936. The dredging was part of an overall project to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A ten inch dredge operates near the lower limit of work and spoiling in the disposal area below the barge line terminal in St. Paul. The dredging was part of an overall project to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
Dredging operations, suspended at least twice due to frigid weather and high water, continue below the Robert Street bridge. The dredging was part of an overall project to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
Dredging operations, suspended at least twice due to frigid weather and high water, continue below the Robert Street bridge. The dredging was part of an overall project to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A fifteen inch dredge works opposite of the St. Paul municipal airport, part of improvements made to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
A ten inch dredge works below the barge line terminal, part of improvements made to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
High water conditions near the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific freight hub in downtown St. Paul, beneath the Robert Street bridge. This photograph was taken as part of work to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. Work on the project was completed in 1936.
Dredging operations for improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River are suspended due to high water, documented in this photograph from late March, 1936. The overall project to dredge and improve the waterways in the city was completed in 1936.
This photograph documents the disposal area along the left bank of the river, immediately below the barge terminal, part of a project to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River. The overall project was completed in 1936.
On February 9, 1936, dredging operations on the Upper Mississippi River and St. Paul harbor were discontinued due to extreme cold. This photograph shows significant ice along the river. The overall project to dredge and otherwise improve the river and harbor was completed in 1936.
This photograph documents progress made by the City of St. Paul on pile driving above Phalen Creek in early February 1936. Operations were temporarily suspended due to frigid temperatures. The pile driving was part of a project to improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River. The overall project was completed in 1936.
This photograph documents ice and snow along the Upper Mississippi River in the vicinity of improvements to the river and St. Paul harbor. Dredging operations were discontinued in early February due to extreme cold, with a low temperature of -6 degrees Fahrenheit. The overall project was completed in 1936.
The city of St. Paul drives piles above Phalen Creek in this photograph, taken to document improvements made to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River. The overall project was completed in 1936.
A ten-inch dredge is underway in this photograph, taken in downtown St. Paul along the left bank of the Upper Mississippi River. This photograph shows the upstream limit of the work to improve the harbor and river in and around the city of St. Paul. The overall project was completed in 1936.
Fifteen-inch dredging is underway 2300 feet below the Robert Street Bridge in this photograph, while rail cars dusted in snow wait in the background. This photograph shows some of the dredge work undertaken as part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River in and around the city of St. Paul. The overall project was completed in 1936.
Rip rap is visible along the Mississippi embankment in St. Paul, part of a project to dredge and improve the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River. The project was completed in 1936.
This photograph documents the pile driving underway as part of improvements to the St. Paul harbor and Upper Mississippi River, along the embankment below the new U.S. Post Office. The overall project was completed in 1936.
Dredging is underway near the St. Paul municipal airport along the right bank of the Mississippi River, part of a project to improve the St. Paul harbor and surrounding river. The overall project was completed in 1936.
Ice conditions in the Upper Mississippi River are visible in this photograph from early December 1935, taken to document dredging and other improvements made to the St. Paul harbor, Upper Mississippi River, and surrounding bodies of water in St. Paul. The project was completed in 1936.
This photograph shows the finished embankment, one of several improvements to the Upper Mississippi River, St. Paul harbor, and surrounding bodies of water in and around the city of St. Paul. The project was completed in 1936.
This photograph shows the finished embankment from the new U.S. Post Office in St. Paul. The embankment was one of several improvements to the St. Paul harbor, Upper Mississippi River, and surrounding bodies of water in and around the city of St. Paul in the mid-1930s. The project was completed in 1936.
Snow dusts the landscape of St. Paul while dredging operations continue in the Upper Mississippi River and St. Paul harbor. This dredging operation was undertaken as a part of improvements to the harbor, river, and other bodies of water in and around the city of St. Paul. Work was completed in 1936.
The First National Bank is faintly visible through the snow falling in downtown St. Paul. This image captures dredging operations for the Upper Mississippi River and St. Paul harbor, undertaken as part of improvements to the bodies of water in and around the city of St. Paul. Work was completed in 1936.
The embankment below Phalen Creek was photographed as a part of work to improve the St. Paul harbor, Upper Mississippi River, and other bodies of water in and around the city of St. Paul. Work was completed in 1936.