Moose Crossing

East Grand Forks

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On November 6, 1998, the Blue Moose Restaurant in downtown East Grand Forks was moved from its old location by the Sorlie Bridge to a new location on Second St. NW. It was moved because the old location was on the "wet side" of the new floodwall under construction.

The Blue Moose was not seriously damaged by the 1997 flood, and reopened about two months after the flood. At the new location, the Blue Moose still faces the river, but it is a block farther back from the river.

The Blue Moose before the move. Photo: Brian Moe The deck from the Blue Moose was moved first. New dike and Sunshine Terrace apartments in background. Photo: Brian Moe First, the Blue Moose was moved off its foundation towards the river. Photo: Brian Moe
The Blue Moose ready to cross Demers Ave. Photo: Brian Moe The Blue Moose crosses Demers Ave. Photo: Brian Moe The Blue Moose crosses Demers Ave. Photo: Brian Moe Continued on next page

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