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Bryson City
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The Old Jenkins Grist Mill in 1904


A Typical River Crossing for wagons and buggies:  heavy rains and strong currents sometimes made crossings dangerous.


As Time Progresses, so does the size of the bridges needed to traverse mountain rivers.  This photo shows the T.A. Sandlin Memorial Bridge under contruction in 1982 over the Little Tennessee River.


The First Group of Civilian Conservation Corps workers gathered in front of the CCC office for a group photo.



During the Big Flood of 1940, it was no use trying to open for business.  Looking down Everett Street, the old Conley's Store can be seen on the left.



A Reunion of Civil War Veterans from Bryson City included Matt Taylor, Jeff Cunningham, Joel L. Crisp, S. B. Gibson, unknown, Hoot Cunningham, unknown, Manus Welch.

Bryson City Municipal Electric Power Plan on the Oconaluftee River at Ela.

A Spillway Dm and mill at the mouth of Deep Creek.