Fri. May 12, 1905: Ther. Cool forenoon., Warm pm Wea. Rain. Hail. Ptly cldy. We were surprised to hear the roaring of thunder about five oclock this morning. We had about an hour of the hardest rain I ever saw, just after breakfast, the water just...
The motto, 'Woliness to the Lord," was written on the Bishop's flag. A beehive and sheaf of wheat appeared under the writing, and a battle axe and spear were at the top of the flag. The group marched around the Fort and Brother George Brimhall...
approached the mayor and asked, "Do you wish to have Powers arrested? The mayor replied, "There is no other thing, just now, we desire so much." "Give me the authority," said the stranger, "and I will make the arrest." Due authority having been...
Glen Canyon (Utah and Ariz.); Rafting (Sports)--Colorado River (Colo.-Mexico)
After the supper had vanished, and while we all washed our plates, cups, and utensils with the cool mud of the creek bed, a roaring campfire was built; and, as the blaze died away, and the embers glowed brightly, the entire group sat around,...
Grand Canyon National Park (Coconino County, Arizona)
Personnel installing the metal rings around redwood penstock that provides water to the power plant. Pipe was built out of tongue and groove red wood material held together by metal rod rings that were threaded to be tightened to keep the wood...
Grand Canyon National Park (Coconino County, Arizona)
Diversion structure to fill the penstock that takes the water to the water driven turbines of the power plant at Roaring Springs. Photo from Ed Turek collection.
Grand Canyon National Park (Coconino County, Arizona)
Water storage tank built on the North Rim to store water pumped from Roaring Springs up 3,400 feet in elevation to this site. When built, this was the highest single stage water lift known. Photo from Ed Turek collection