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RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FORD HYDRO 
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Brian McMahon has researched the the history of the local Ford plant and his article titled "Minneapolis and St. Paul Stumble- Henry Ford Wins the Struggle for the High Dam" is  featured in Ramsey County History's Summer edition.

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The construction photos of the hydro plant date from 1923 and 1924.
All construction photos: Brian McMahon

 

Images of the Ford Hydro Plants construction
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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All photos on this page are from Brian McMahon.
 
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Our Mission
 "The Ramsey County Historical Society inspires current and future generations to learn from
and value their history by engaging in a diverse program of presenting, publishing and preserving." 

The place for St. Paul & Ramsey County, Minnesota history.
Ramsey County Historical Society programs include a research center, St. Paul & Ramsey County MN history magazine, 
historical exhibits, historic site attraction the Gibbs Museum of Pioneer and Dakotah Life.

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RAMSEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
 323 Landmark Center, 75 West Fifth Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102    
Phone: (651) 222-0701, Fax: (651) 223-8539
info@rchs.com
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