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The crib tunnel logging dam in Harrisville

The crib tunnel dam, a temporarily dam built when logs were being driven on the river. Dam would be closed so the water backed up behind it. When there was enough water and logs built up behind it, the dam was released to allow logs to float downstream to the mills. Harrisville, NY. Circa 1900.

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