SEYMOUR - A century ago, construction of the 1,200-foot-wide Stevenson Dam across the Housatonic River was considered to be an extraordinary engineering feat.
The epic effort it took to build this regional landmark will be the focus of a program at the Seymour Historical Society at 7 p.m. Oct. 20.
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Stevenson Dam seen from Oxford side of river.
Photo from www.lookingforadventure.com
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The epic effort it took to build this regional landmark will be the focus of a program at the Seymour Historical Society at 7 p.m. Oct. 20.
The program will be hosted by John Babin, founder of Monroe’s WMNR Fine Arts Radio, who has collected many historical photos of the 122-foot high dam.
He will use his slides to illustrate early 20th century construction techniques that included steam derricks, ox carts, steam shovels, and specialized railroad engines.
The project created a state highway bridge across the river, electric power for the region and a popular boating spot - Lake Zoar.
He will use his slides to illustrate early 20th century construction techniques that included steam derricks, ox carts, steam shovels, and specialized railroad engines.
The project created a state highway bridge across the river, electric power for the region and a popular boating spot - Lake Zoar.
The Seymour Historical Society is located at 59 West St. The program is free for members, $5 for non-members.
Doors open at 6 p.m. for those wishing to view the museum’s exhibits. Historical society volunteers with flashlights will assist patrons in walking from parking spots to the museum, located in the Katharine Matthies House.
For more information, call 203-881-2156, contact psussman@snet.net, or visit https://sites.google.com/site/seymourhistoricalsociety/.
This is a press release from the Seymour Historical Society.
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