Horse drawn carts during the construction of Nine Mile Dam
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These carts were used to bring supplies to the construction site and tow away rocks and dirt.
Image courtesy of the Washington State Digital Archives. Spokane City Historic Preservation Office.
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Nine Mile Falls
In Spokane as elsewhere, waterpower was the driving force behind industrial development. The dam and powerhouse at Nine Mile Falls are key pieces of Spokane history. This dam and its builder, Jay P. Graves, provided power for streetcars, electric…