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Cedar Lake saga spans Milwaukee yard project and private property
By 1912 the Milwaukee Railroad filled Cedar Lake slough to build yards and a cross slough road with 12 tracks and a new engine house. Public use was disputed as officials said the lake remained private property. In 1921 hot water and later dynamite blamed for killed fish near Rock Island shops. In 1930 residents urged reclamation for recreation but city took no action due to private status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Railroad
Cedar Rapids
Slough
Cedar Lake
Milwaukee Yards
F Avenues
Indian Creek
Milwaukee
Marion
Rock Island
Iowa Railway and Light Co
J. F. Ball
Light Company
Minneapolis
Gazette
Mcleod’s Springs
Sic
City Water Works
East Side
Cedar Rapids Audubon Society
Garden Club
Community Development Priorities Committee
Iowa Electric Light & Power
TIE and Rock Island Railroad