{"id":4827,"date":"2013-08-08T10:42:37","date_gmt":"2013-08-08T15:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs2.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/?p=4827"},"modified":"2013-08-08T11:05:21","modified_gmt":"2013-08-08T16:05:21","slug":"4827","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.davenportlibrary.com\/sc\/2013\/08\/08\/4827\/","title":{"rendered":"Riverfront Development: August 5, 1912"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The creation of the Davenport Levee commission\u00a0in 1911 changed the face of the city\u2019s waterfront. By 1912 sewer projects and a new levee wall were being installed.<\/p>\n

The above photo is dated August 5, 1912 and shows a sewer installation at the foot of Main Street.\u00a0 It\u2019s part of a collection containing about 75 negatives taken between 1911 and 1914\u00a0for the Levee Commission.<\/p>\n

Due to the fragile nature of the negatives, we are currently working to find the best way to preserve the images. The above photo was taken as part of test; they are not yet available to be viewed by the public\u2014or staff!<\/p>\n

Yes, even staff has to have patience sometimes. And that can be very tough on us!<\/p>\n

Once we decide how to proceed, we will offer updates on the preservation procedures we take and when these images will be accessible to all.<\/p>\n

\"Flood<\/a>The corner of River Drive and Main Street as it looked during flooding in April 2013. A little different from 1912!<\/em><\/p>\n

(posted by Amy D.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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