Charles Mill Dam Removal Begins

Pool to be drained soon

The anticipated removal of the Charles Mill Dam at the corner of Charles and Washington began today with the removal of the brass plaques by the Marion Utility Department.

The current dam was built as a Works Progress Administration Project, a relief program of the Franklin Roosevelt New Deal Federal effort to provide work for the millions of unemployed workers during the Great Depression of 1929- 37. The dedicatory plaques will be placed at the Marion Public Library History Center.

Work begins.

Charles Mill and Dam, late 19th Century

Watch this space for more dam information.

Photos Courtesy Marion Public Library History Center, Bill Munn