Pictures near the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, MN Volume 3

This gallery focuses on Lock and Dam number 1 near Minnehaha Falls.

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Here we start another volume in the Mississippi River series. This picture is from Lock and Dam number 1 near Minnehaha Falls. 7/31/99

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This picture shows the actual lock and dam. 7/31/99

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This shows one of several pipes that can be found around the lock. 7/31/99

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Across the lock, one can see the Ford Dam. I believe this is a hydro-electric plant for Ford. I'm not sure if it is still in operation.

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A good view of the falls. 7/31/99

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Another view. 7/31/99

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This shot of the river was taken from an observation area in Lock and Dam number 1. 7/31/99

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Another view. 7/31/99

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This shows the re-enforcing walls of the lock. 7/31/99

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This shows the water from the falls crashing in to the pool below. 7/31/99

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Another view of the falls. 7/31/99

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Another view. 7/31/99

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