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History of the Stockwood Fill Railroad Construction

Join Mark Peihl to learn about local railroad history
2024-02-22 18:00:00 2024-02-22 19:00:00 America/Chicago History of the Stockwood Fill Railroad Construction Explore local railroad history with a presentation by historian Mark Peihl on the Stockwood Fill. Moorhead Public Library -

Thursday, February 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-02-22 18:00:00 2024-02-22 19:00:00 America/Chicago History of the Stockwood Fill Railroad Construction Explore local railroad history with a presentation by historian Mark Peihl on the Stockwood Fill. Moorhead Public Library -

Explore local railroad history with a presentation by historian Mark Peihl on the Stockwood Fill.

Ever wondered why is the railroad up in the air between Glyndon and Hawley? Come explore the building of the Stockwood Fill and the bitter lessons learned by the Northern Pacific during construction. This free presentation will feature Mark Peihl from the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County.

As the ancient, glacial Lake Agassiz drained away thousands of years ago, a rich prairie with a complex soils took its place. The Northern Pacific Railway learned this geology the hard way between 1906 and 1909 while building a railroad grade between Glyndon and Hawley, Minnesota. The steep beach ridges of an ancient lake presented a formidable challenge. Learn about this local history with a free presentation at your library. 

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations |

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