Northwest Dams
Title
Northwest Dams
Description
Rivers in the Northwest are tamed by dams throughout the region, not only changing the landscape, but altering the way of life. Early settlers depended on dams to irrigate their farms; trying to control nature was the only way to make farming in the Northwest successful. Washington is also home the largest source of hydroelectric power, the Grand Coulee Dam. This mammoth structure is considered a Wonder of the World and has attracted tourists worldwide since its construction. The continued dependence on dams has made Washington and the Northwest a top agricultural producer in the United States and the largest manufacturer of electricity in the nation.
Collection Items
Washington -- Dams (#04)
"John Day Dam from visitor view point on Wash. side Kickitat Co. view into Oregon up stream 2 mile side road from main highway"
NWC 006. Arcadia Orchard Photo Album (#01)
"Flume North of Deer Park, Wash" Arcadia Orchard wooden flumes
NWC 006. Arcadia Orchard Photo Album (#14)
Arcadia Orchard ditch digging with horse teams near Deer Park
Northwest -- Dams -- Grand Coulee (#12)
"Beginning of Coulee Dam" "Donated by William P. Gale, Spokane, who worked on the dam."
Northwest -- Dams -- Grand Coulee (#18)
"River Diversion" "Donated by William P. Gale who worked on the dam."
Northwest -- Dams -- Long Lake (#04)
"Long Lake power station, Spokane river, the W.W.P. Company 94,00 hp."