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Dam Dedication Ceremony
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Dedication ceremony for the dam on the St. Croix River that is now part of the Gordon Dam County Park. Construction on this dam was begun as a WPA project in 1935. 1937 figures indicated that the dam affected the water level in 30 area lakes. Among the dignitaries attending the ceremony are Wisconsin Adjutant General Ralph Immell (seated with crossed arms and saddle shoes), suggesting that an armory may have been part of the facility.
July 6, 1937
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Gordon Dam
1940
Aerial view, looking upstream, of water flowing through a dam. On the reverse of the print is written: "Dam built by WPA on site of old logging dam on the St. Croix near Gordon. A new lake more tha...
Vulcan Heritage Park
Fox River
Parking area and park along the river with a great view of the dam and a nice river walk on the south side of the river with interpretive signage.
Mississippi Lock and Dam No. 9
Mississippi River
Lock and Dam No. 9 is located on Mississippi River mile 647.9 near Lynxville, Wisconsin. Constructed and placed in operation in July 1937, the dam consists of a concrete structure 811 feet long wit...
Mississippi Lock and Dam No. 8
Mississippi River
Located on Mississippi River mile 679.2 near Genoa, Wisconsin, Lock and Dam No. 8 was constructed and put into operation by April 1937. The dam consists of a concrete structure 934 feet long with f...
Fishing on Gordon Dam
1907
Howard T. fishing from Gordon Dam on the St. Croix River.
Light Horse Squadron Armory
1899
Front of armory on Broadway Street, which has a single turret and a sign that reads "Light Horse Squadron Armory." Housed the Light Squadron of the Wisconsin National Guard.
