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Prairie du Sac Hydroelectric Plant

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Aerial view of the Prairie du Sac hydroelectric plant and the surrounding landscape of the Wisconsin River.

Date Created:
1924

Publication Information

Date Created 1924

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 51 x 41 cm

Collection Information

Call Number Unknown

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013LMT
Legacy ID
WHi 49745

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Construction of Power Engine and Boilers at Prairie du Sac Dam Site

Construction of Power Engine and Boilers at Prairie du Sac Dam Site

June 1911

Workmen pose during construction of the temporary steam power plant at the Prairie du Sac dam. These engines provided electric power for the construction of the dam.

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Driving Pilings for the Coffer Dam at Prairie du Sac Power Dam Site

Driving Pilings for the Coffer Dam at Prairie du Sac Power Dam Site

July 20, 1911

Workmen stand on a barge carrying a steam-powered pile driver. The pilings will form the coffer dam necessary for construction of the power plant on the Wisconsin River.

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Electric Cars at Power Dam

Electric Cars at Power Dam

April 7, 1913

Five men, two well-dressed, posing on electric rail cars during construction of the dam.

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Diver at Work at Power Dam

Diver at Work at Power Dam

November 5, 1911

A diver and team working to inspect the coffer dam for underwater damage caused by flooding.

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Erecting Draft Tubes in Power House at Coffer Dam

Erecting Draft Tubes in Power House at Coffer Dam

November 2, 1912

Workmen posing during erection of the draft tubes for the power house at the Prairie du Sac dam.

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Main Office at Prairie du Sac Dam Site

Main Office at Prairie du Sac Dam Site

March 1911

Construction workers posing during construction of the main office at the Wisconsin River dam site.

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