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There's a turbine below us sitting in the river. It spins and is connected to the electromagnetic generator by a band. The new (late 1920's vs. earlier 1920's) models changed to use some other less beautiful and less terrifying technology.

Good history of the dam at:
http://www.bowersockpower.com/about/our-history