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Built for Speed: The Speed River helped power many of Guelph's early industries
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In this Grounded photo gallery, we take an historical tour down the Speed River that served to power many of Guelph’s first industries
Troy Bridgeman
Sep 6, 2020 11:00 AM
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Guelph Lake Dam was constructed between 1974 and 76 to control flooding from the Speed River that originates near Orton and flows into the Grand River in Cambridge. Troy Bridgeman/GuelphToday
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A pictoral look at the Speed River, which originates near Orton and flows into the Grand River in Cambridge.
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