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The Story of Mishawaka's Twin Branch Dam and Power Plant
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In this episode, I meet with the President and Curator of the Mishawaka Historical Museum, Pete DeKever. We talk about a chapter from his most recent book, LOST Mishawaka. The specific chapter that we discuss is “When Mishawaka was Power City: The Story of the Twin Branch Dam and Power Plant”
I've seen the massive Twin Branch Dam many times, but I definitely was not aware that the dam is only a part of how much local history the land contains. There was a huge area on the north side of the river that contained massive steam plant buildings that once powered the entire city of Mishawaka and beyond. But now.... that complex is but a distant memory.
The story behind the Twin Branch Dam and Power Plant is truly remarkable considering how large it became and how much of an impact the power it produced had on local lives.
Thank you Pete DeKever for joining us! Check out Pete's new book, LOST Mishawaka, at the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Mishawaka-Peter-J-Kever/dp/1467157910#detailBullets_feature_div
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Thank you to the Mishawaka Historical Museum for sponsoring this episode! If you're a fan of our content, you'll be a fan of the museum! You'll experience the most comprehensive collection of artifacts and historical background all specific to Mishawaka!
Give them a visit at 121 S. Main St. in Mishawaka, just south of the Lincolnway and Main St. intersection. Check out their website to learn more!
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