- City:
- Mountain Lake, MN
- Site Type:
- Parks and Recreation, Infrastructure and Utilities, Lakes and Ponds, Dams
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1937
- Completed:
- 1938
Description
WPA funded the construction of a dam and bridge north of the town of Mountain Lake, Minnesota. The dam created what became Mountain Lake itself. The original bridge, with 1938 WPA plaque, is still in use, though now for pedestrians only.
Source notes
There is a new sign at the site, placed by the Minnesota Historical Society, that gives the details. The original WPA plaque still exists on the original bridge.Site originally submitted by Lisa Brownell on May 3, 2014.
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