Title:
Parent Dam spike
Catalog Number:
2005.2
Description:
A metal spike taken from Parent Dam on the Pike River about five miles south of Amberg.
Size:
L-17 inches
KID TALK:
In order for logs to be floated down a river dams were made to raise the water level. "Water boys" would carry messages on horseback to operators of each dam to control the flow of water and keep the logs moving. The spike shown in the photograph was part of a river dam.
Subjects:
Dams
Search Terms:
Parent Dam
Pike River
Pike River
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Parent Dam Spike
Parent Dam Spike