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.
The dam, mill and cooper shop are located at the joining of the South Middle Branch and the North Middle Branch of the Zumbro River. This was the second mill, built after the first mill was destroyed by a fire in 1879. The mill was built by A. D. Allis.
Area of the lower dam water power station, shows the intake area and headrace; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge is in the background; also includes the gasworks.
Lower dam water power station shows the roof of the turbine chamber and headrace; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and gasworks are in the background.
View of the lower dam water power station; shows the lower and level gates; also includes the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge, the Gasworks, and brewery.
Construction site near the lower dam, shows the center section, gatehouse, and the lower dam water power station; the Minneapolis Western bridge is also visible.
Dead heads piled up against Coon Rapids Dam after completion in 1916. A sluice way through the dam permitted logs to be floated through after 1916 when this photo was taken of the new dam.