River Engineering




As more cities, commerce, and industry built-up along the river, people have had to learn to try and control the river and protect their towns and cities. This exhibit details the engineering aspects of the river and the organizations created to maintain them.

Example of the museum's collection in this gallery are:
  • Levee building tools
  • Sections of concrete and willow mattresses used to stabilize the river banks orginal bridge plans

Click on an image below for larger view.





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