Commonwealth Power Company dam construction photograph album, ca. 1880-1899

Photograph album documenting construction of dams at various unidentified locations in Michigan by the Commonwealth Power Company. Contents consist of views showing different stages in construction processes, laborers at work and posing for the camera, and housing for the laborers and their families. Of note is one picture of a steam powered earthmover machine, images showing women and children (likely family members of laborers), and an image of a company baseball team. Includes 29 photographs. Volume 17.5 x 26.5 cm.