The Creators of This Site Are Indebted to Several Institutions and Individuals. the Minnesota

Acknowledgements

The creators of this site are indebted to several institutions and individuals. The Minnesota Historical Society provided the historical images and the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities provided funding. Both Du Anne Heeren and Kent Kirkby edited the content of much of the website and provided feedback on the tour. Paul Morin also provided support for the improving the original site. Karen Campbell of Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory provided support and oversaw completion of the original site. Boy Scouts of Troop 367 underwent the practice elementary school tour and offered valuable suggestions and feedback. Amy Chen also edited the tour.

For Further Reading

If you are interested in learning more about St. Anthony Falls, the following three sources are a great place to start:

The Falls of St. Anthony: The Waterfall that Built a City by Lucile M. Kane – the book about the falls that provides a detailed history of the waterfall and its impact on the Twin Cities

Mill City: A Visual History of the Minneapolis Mill District edited by Shannon M. Pennefeather – provides numerous accounts of the falls and the milling district

River of History: A Historic Resources Study of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area by John O. Anfinson – Chapter six provides a brief overview of the history of the falls

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