| These are further pictures of the Ragged Rapids. One of these is an early picture taken in 1884. This is the site of the first Orillia power dam. The other picture shows the site about 1898. On Page 162 is shown the completed Curran dam at Ragged Rapids. Actually, this dam was erected too far up the River and considerable head was lost. By the erection of the dam at Swift Rapids the water which is shown running freely on Page 162 was harnessed and produced more horse power. | ||
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| Orillia Power Plant Swift Rapids, Ont. 1923 |