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.
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.
Stereoscope view of George B. Wright's central dam, saw mill on right, "Bee Hive" factory on left. View from south side of the river at Mill street before the Mill Street bridge was constructed.
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.
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.
Failure at the lower dam shortly after its completion, shows a section that was washed out; also shows the Minneapolis Western Railroad Bridge and the west bank of the Mississippi River.
Failure at the lower dam shortly after its completion, shows a section that was washed out; also shows the Tenth Avenue Bridge and the east bank of the Mississippi River.