With more than 200 historic photographs, Moline: City of Mills offers
an overview of this dynamic river town located on the Mississippi
River.
This book helps to celebrate 150 years of Moline's history, beginning
with its incorporation in 1848. The city's history is closely tied to
the Mississippi River. The name Moline comes from the French word
moulin, meaning mill. The river, together with some famous
entrepreneurs, helped industry flourish in Moline. John Deere and his
steel plow turned the city into the agricultural implement center of the
world.
During its lifetime, Moline has experienced steady growth, welcoming a
variety of peoples and cultures. Continued commercial prosperity and a
bright future are sure to allow for another interesting 150 years for
Moline. Found within the pages of this volume, a special birthday gift
from three longtime Moline residents, is a look back in time and an
up-to-date panorama of people and places.