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Journey to the Falls: Links

Forest Fields and Falls
Minnesota Historical Society

Minnesota Historical Society Photo Database
Minnesota Historical Society

Teaching with Historic Places – Wheat Farms, Flour Mills and Railroads: A Web of Interdependence
National Park Service

Minneapolis-Hennepin County Library: Minneapolis Collection
Hennepin County

From Site to Story-Minneapolis Riverfront Archaeology
Minnesota Archeology

Engineering the Falls
United States Army Corp of Engineers

Education Resources and Games for Kids
United States Army Corp of Engineers

St. Anthony Falls Area Bridges – Photos, History, Descriptions
Minneapolis Riverfront District

Big River Journey Art Contest
National Park Service

Big River Journey Art Gallery
National Park Service

The mississippi river at night.  

Did You Know?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 50 cities rely on the Mississippi River for daily water supply.

Last Updated: April 23, 2009 at 11:35 EST