Keokuk High School - Comment Yearbook (Keokuk, IA)

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THE MIDDLE LOCK The old middle lock, which is shown in the picture, was one of a series of three such locks which were used to lift the boats over the rapids. They were connected by a canal. The building of the dam at Keokuk made the locks unnecessary, and they were done away with. These locks were favorite haunts of picnickei ' s. THE NEW LOCK The new lock, which has taken the place of the old ones. It is lai ' ser in many respects than any other in the world. When a boat is to be taken throufrh, the (rate is opened and the boat is allowed to enter. The gate is closed behind it and the water in the lock is raised or lowered, dependiiiK on the direction in which the boat is going. When the watei ' inside the lock is on a level with that on the outside, the other gate is opened and the boat passes on through.

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VIEW IN RAND PARK This is one of the many pretty scenes which may be viewed in Rand Park. The driveways are always kept in good condition ; the flower gardens are always kept in perfect order; the grass is kept clipped and beautiful, and everything is done that wlil keep this beauty sppt a thing Keokuk may be proud of. THE CANNON AND ANSCHUTZ ROAD— RIVER VIEW The two cannons which have been placed at the entrance to Rand Park are very interesting. They seem to coniand the approach to Keokuk from that direction. These cannons are relics of the Civil War. From one of the cannon may be seen the wonderful old Anschutz Road, a drive bordered by large trees which seemingly cast a spell ovei- everything. From here, also, may be seen a view of the Mississippi which may not be surpassed anywhere along its course.

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DRIVE TO DES MOINES RIVER BRIDGE This road ciiiiiu ' tts Keokuk with the Des Moines River bridge, and is as pretty a drive as can be found any- where. The road is lined on each side by immense Cottonwood trees, and is a favorite drive for autoists. L THE DES MOINES RIVER BRIDGE This bridge is situated about a mile south of Keokuk, at the mouth of the Des River. It is a link between Missouri and Iowa; is used to a great extent, especially as a means of conveying agricultural jiroduce from Missouri into Iowa.