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looking over the Missouri River at Black Eagle Falls Memorial Island to the NE. To the left was the where the refining smokestack once stood (see next photo) Smelter Hill.
Three communities (Little Chicago, Little Milwaukee, North Great Falls) formed around the Black Eagle complex on Smelter Hill.
The community was cosmopolitan, attracting workers from North America and Europe by 1916.
Despite the refinery's closure in 1980 and the smokestack's demolition in 1982, Black Eagle persists as a working-class community.
The community is noted for its rich history and the ethnic diversity maintained within its vibrant business district on Smelter Avenue.
The Missouri River is known as "The Big Muddy" for its sediment-laden waters, serves as the longest river in the United States, and was a vital route for Western expansion, notably for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is also a crucial natural resource for hydroelectric power, recreational activities like fishing and boating, and supports a rich habitat for fish and wildlife.
Three communities (Little Chicago, Little Milwaukee, North Great Falls) formed around the Black Eagle complex on Smelter Hill.
The community was cosmopolitan, attracting workers from North America and Europe by 1916.
Despite the refinery's closure in 1980 and the smokestack's demolition in 1982, Black Eagle persists as a working-class community.
The community is noted for its rich history and the ethnic diversity maintained within its vibrant business district on Smelter Avenue.
The Missouri River is known as "The Big Muddy" for its sediment-laden waters, serves as the longest river in the United States, and was a vital route for Western expansion, notably for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It is also a crucial natural resource for hydroelectric power, recreational activities like fishing and boating, and supports a rich habitat for fish and wildlife.