The MRP 100 committee has as its mission a focus on the 1910-1913 construction of the Keokuk-Hamilton lock and dam and powerhouse. The committee’s two goals are educating the public and organizing a 100th anniversary celebration of the 1913 dedication.
Top Photo by Ed Vinson Photography
This Week One Hundred Years Ago
The First week of January 1912
Welcome to our celebration of the building of the Keokuk - Hamilton Dam, Power house, and original Lock 19 from 1910 to 1913.
• More material wanted for future articles.
The MRP 100 Committee is searching for additional materials for subsequent MRP articles. If anyone has letters or journals from any participant in the construction of the dam or power house. The Committee would appreciate it if they would allow the committee to review those those materials for possible publication.
All original documents will be returned.
Call 524-3723
or email power@mississippiriverpowe100.com
• I feel like a sidewalk superintendent.
I am spending hours and hours scouring through the photo archives looking for the next web story. Am I now an official "Sidewalk Superintendent".
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The Keokuk - Hamilton Dam
compared with other dams.
by Mike Foley
In the technology section there is a study of fifteen dams and power plants. They were built between 1890 and 1927. See the Keokuk - Hamilton dam in context with other dams built around the same time. Comparing size, construction techniques, locations, and purpose. Also see Hugh Cooper projects.
In the History section there is a new story on the eleven cars that the Mississippi River Power Company purchased.
Construction work on the traveling dam and power house exhibit will start Monday March 26, 2012 in Hamilton at the garage located at the City Hall, 1010 Broadway Street. Please use the alley to access the building. Someone will be there working from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm that afternoon. If you would like to help, come any time. At this work session we will be sanding and painting exhibit displays. For more information you can call Mike Foley at 319-463-5610.
Also check HERE for a listing of more work sessions.
