A series of postcards, most showing the construction of the dam at Cornell, WI
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21a Cornell, WI dam construction.
Note: Stacker can be seen in middle far left in lowered position!
Did it tip over?
Club House circled in left center.





21b Cornell, WI dam construction.
Back of postcard (photo 21a) dated June 22, 1912

Dear Sister
will drop you a card and
let you know that I am
not in Eau Claire any more
I am in Cornell working
at a Club House getting
$6. a week thought it was better
than 3 1/2 in Eau Claire
              Ill put a mark on the House I am working
Miss Frieda Lange
  Fall Creek
     Wis





22a Cornell, WI dam construction.
Stacker is UP! Club House doubles in size!



22b Cornell, WI dam construction.
Back of postcard (photo 21b) dated Oct 10, 1912

reading that letter
from Montana(?) Ha Ha
you can't fool me
      Sister Hattie



Dear Sister
Not having time to write
a letter will drop you a
card to let you know
that I again(?) will Hope the
same from you Hope you
folks enjoyed yourself
Miss Frieda Lange
    Fall Creek
      Wis
R.F.D. #3





23a Cornell, WI dam construction.
Stacker looking southwest





23b Cornell, WI dam construction.
Back of postcard dated Nov 8, 1912

Dear Hattie.Nov,8 1912
             your
money is ready
for you Please
let us know where
you are are so Mrs
Schozzer can forward
the same to you

(in upper left corner) 
Your Truley Mamie Kahne
Miss Hattie Lange
  Fall Creek
      Wis





24 Cornell, WI dam construction.
The Stacker






25 Cornell, WI dam construction.
High water?






26 Cornell, WI dam construction.
Pouring concrete? 26 men working here, at least.






27 Cornell, WI dam construction.
Looking westerly, water looks high.






28 Cornell, WI dam construction.
Good view from top of stacker.






29 Cornell, WI dam construction.
Apparent disaster conceals beehive of activity.






30 Cornell, WI dam construction.
Concrete structure revealed after forms removed.





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