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Des Moines Rapids Canal |
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Des
Moines Rapids
A description and history of the rapids, with
reference made to the first canal, constructed in 1877.
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Des
Moines Rapids Canal
A brief history of the original and current canal
and locks. Current photo.
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Des
Moines Rapids Canal
A link to a description and commentary on the
historical significance of the canal.
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Des
Moines Rapids Canal
A brief history and description of the canal, as
of 1906. Includes tonnage handled for several years of operation.
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Ecological,
Institutional, and Economic History of the Upper Mississippi River
An extensive history of the river, including
reference to the canal.
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Entrance
to Guard Lock, Des Moines Rapids Canal
An 1889 photo of the canal guard lock.
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Keokuk,
Iowa
A brief history of the city, including reference
to the canal.
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Lock
and Dam No. 19
A brief history of the canal, lock, dam and
powerhouse. Current photos.
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The
Old Des Moines Rapids Canal
An interesting history of the construction and
operation of the canal and locks, published in 1924.
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