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The 20th century brought newer and quicker means to produce raw materials that rendered water-powered mills obsolete. However, the contributions of these factories along the waterways of early Washington, DC are self-evident. The water driven mills of yesterday laid the foundation for the nation's industries.
We encourage you to stroll along the scenic banks of Rock Creek and visit the sites of these early industrial giants. As you walk along the pathways, listen to the sounds of the creek and imagine a time when the sound of water spilling over large wheels and the clatter of wood against wood resounding through the valley meant America was at work. |