Beaver Dam: 1841-1941 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738531649)

In the fall of 1840, Thomas Mackie and his son-in-law discovered rich soil and abundant timber on land along a stream south of Fox Lake. They soon settled there with their families and named the fledgling town after the industrious animal at work just steps away from their log cabins. This collection of vintage images highlights Beaver Dam's history from 1841 to 1941, as Beaver Dam evolved along the stream, drawing industrialists who built their mills on its banks and tourists who traveled aboard the Rambler excursion steam ship on the man-made lake. With a successful dairy industry and renowned iron works, Beaver Dam prospered and grew into a city united by work, faith, education, and play.

Author: Roger Noll, Dodge County Historical Society
ISBN-10: 0738531642
ISBN-13: 9780738531649
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2003
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.52w x 0.34d