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Construction Workers at Dam Construction Site
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Workers posing in a doorway at the Prairie du Sac dam construction site. Two men appear to be working on a gas lamp, while others are holding spools of wire, preparing for the production of electric power at the site. There is a well-dressed gentleman, possibly a foreman, on the right.
1915
Eberhart, F. S.
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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.
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.
Man Running Machinery
1915
A worker standing at the controls of a generator, most likely in the temporary power house at the Prairie du Sac dam site. The steam driven generator produced power for the electric railroad and ot...
Diver at Work at Power Dam
April 12, 1912
A diver posing with other workmen at the power dam construction site prior to assessing underwater damage.
Generators in Power House
1915
A man is standing on a staircase overlooking an operating generator in the power house at the Prairie du Sac dam.
Pile Driver and Cenrifugal Pump at Prairie du Sac Dam Site
1911
Steam-powered pile driver and centrifugal pump (in shed) at work at the Wisconsin River dam site. Men and children are watching the work.
