Construction at the lower dam area near the gatehouse, shows the retaining wall; the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge and Gasworks are in the background.
Construction site at the lower dam, shows a group of men repairing a section of the dam damaged by a washout; also shows the lower dam water power station, the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge, and the gatehouse.
Construction on the intake rack and steelwork of the lower dam water power station; also shows the Minneapolis Western railroad bridge, Gasworks, and brewery.
Construction on the lower dam water power station, shows level gate stonework, the bypass flume and the lower dam. The Tenth Avenue Bridge is in the background.
Construction site at the lower dam water power station along the Mississippi River, shows a work crew standing in front of the retaining wall and headrace.
The Dalles of the St. Croix River as seen from the left river bank. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
An aerial view of the Dalles of the St. Croix River with Taylors Falls, Minnesota, on the left bank. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
An aerial view of the Dalles of the St. Croix River with Taylors Falls, Minnesota, on the left bank. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
The lock and dam on the Mississippi river near the Short Line Bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Car wrecks found near "Dead Man's Curve" after the Moose Lake Forest Fire. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Road known as "Dead Man's Curve," located Between the Kettle River and Moose Lake, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
The dedication ceremony of the community house at Fort Ridgely or Birch Caulie. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
Dedication ceremony for the community house at Fort Ridgely or Birch Coulee. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
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.
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.
Railroad bridge over Mississippi; piers holding up bridge are numbered; shows residential settlement along riverbanks; and commercial development on top of riverbank.
Desnoyer's Tavern located between St. Paul and St. Anthony, Minnesota. This image is by Arthur Adams, Minneapolis high school teacher, local historian, and photographer. Adams traveled throughout Minnesota, taking photographs to augment his lectures. His studio was located at 3648 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis.
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.
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.
East shore of Boom Island before any improvements were made by the Wisconsin Railway Company. Also shows a lumber yard on the opposite side of the Mississippi River.
View of the Eastside flats from across the Mississippi River, shows houses next to the river and on the upper bluffs; the University of Minnesota is in the background.