Alyson Pfeil Professor Presnell English 1102 26 March 2014 Evaluative Works Cited: Lake Norman Baker, Alison.

"The Land Beneath the Lake." Davidson College Archives & Special Collections. N.p.. Web. 24 Mar 2014. This document describes the land that is now underneath the lake. Long Island was established in 1854 for the sole purpose of giving Catawba County a good industrial town. Long Island was the first big industrial area in the county because of its three big mills. Today Long Island and all its factories are gone. The areas oldest burying ground had to be relocated for the flooding. Along with the Burton home a very famous house known for its gardens and architecture. Many other places historical places that were once enjoyed by Long Islanders were demolished to create Lake Norman. This document helps me because it gives me information about the town that is now beneath Lake Norman. I went into this project wondering if people had lived in this town before it was flooded. I imagined that no one lived in this town. The document gives me the history of Long Island and what was demolished to create this large body of water. This document is different from the other sources because it tells what had to be demolished for the lake to be created and be safe for swimmers/boaters. Alison Baker is a writer of many short stories, essays, articles, and other things. She is a three-time O. Henry Award winner and has received the New York Times Notable Book of the Year award twice. Alison is very credible considering the awards she has received. Gleasner, Diana. Lake Norman our Inland Sea. Denver: Peninsula Press, 1993. Print. This article explains how Duke Power Company was created. Settlers began to move to Great River. As they moved to the land they brought diseases with them that the Catawba Indians had no resistance too. In less than 200 years the population dwindled down to less than 400 people. The remaining settlers built on the land until they were brought into a battle against the British Crown leaving the Catawba River abandoned. Duke knew he wanted to use the waters to generate power. Later he met Gill Wylie and William Lee who dreamed of transforming the valley into a hydroelectric system. Together they all created the Southern Power Company, which later became the Duke Power Company.

This source helps me because it gives me background of the creators of Lake Norman. Not only does it tell me who started the production of Lake Norman it also tells me how Duke Power Company was created. Duke Power is a major part of the production of Lake Norman. The article I used from Duke Energy does not explain how the company itself was created. It only discusses what the dams are used for. After researching the author of the book Lake Norman our Inland Sea I found out a lot about the author. Diana Gleasner is an award-winning writer who has published 35 books. Her most popular series is the Popoki series for children. I also believe she is a credible source because she lives in North Carolina and her books are published in the city of Denver. Considering Denver surrounds Lake Norman I am sure she knows a lot about the lake. "Lake Norman." Duke Energy. Duke Energy Corporation. Web. 24 Mar 2014. This article explains what the dams Duke Energy created are used for and gives general information about Lake Norman. Lake Norman is the largest manmade body of fresh water in North Carolina. It was created by the Cowans Ford Dam. The water is used to provide energy to the Piedmont Carolinas. It powers the generators at the Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station, Marshall Steam Station, and the McGuire Nuclear Station. These generators are used to cool the stream that powers the turbines. This steam is then condensed back into water to be pumped through the plants and used again. The lake also provides a water supply to two counties and three towns in North Carolina. This article helps me understand why the lake was made and what the water is used for. I now understand why Long Island was demolished to make the lake. I was unaware that Lake Norman provides energy and water to many cities. All of the other articles I have found do not state what the dam provides for the surrounding counties and towns. I found this article on the Duke Energy website. Duke Energy was created in the early 1900s and today is the largest electric power company in the United States. Duke Energy is the most credible source for this project because this company created Lake Norman. McShane, Chuck. "Lake Effect." Charlotte Magazine. 08 2013: n. page. Print. This article discusses how the Long Islanders sold their land. Most of the people who lived in Long Island were farmers. They produced corn, cotton, wheat, and watermelon. Duke started to buy land around the 1910s to prepare for the creation of the dam. Some of the famers sold their land then rented it back from Duke to continue farming until the creation of the dam. Others sold their land. The land sold for as little as 80 dollars an acre to 1,000 dollars an acre. Some of the people sold their land that would be flooded, but kept the land that would be future lakefront property.

This article helps me understand how Duke got the people of Long Island to give up their land. The other sources I have found do not discuss how Duke got the residents to leave their homes. Chuck McShane is a writer who focuses on the history of Charlotte, North Carolina. He has his masters in history from UNC Charlotte. He is a writer for the Charlotte Magazine. This is a credible source because Charlotte Magazine is produced by the citys best magazine editors and writers. Charlotte Magazine has received numerous awards including 11 GAMMA awards from the Magazine Association of the Southeast.

Russell, Barbara. "The Lake that changed the Landscape." Lake Norman Magazine. 3 204: 18-20. Web. 23 Mar. 2014. This article describes the process Duke Power went through to build Lake Norman. Because the lake is not very deep Duke had to scrub the land of everything that could be a hazard to boaters and swimmers. The town of Long Island quickly became deserted. Houses, cemeteries, and factories were relocated to different areas. Some of the residents refused to give up their land. Instead they leased the land to the power company. After the dam was completed it took two years to fill Lake Norman. This article helps me because it answers a question I had before I started my research. I have always wondered if there are still homes, stores, etc. underneath the lake. The article clearly states what Duke did with the homes and town amenities. Alison Bakers article also touches on what was done with the historical sites of Long Island. This article came from the Lake Norman Magazine. I believe that this is a credible source because after research I found that The Charlotte Observer owns the Lake Norman Magazine. The Charlotte Observer was created in 1886 and is now the Carolinas most visited news and information website. Part of the Charlotte Observers mission statement is to report clearly, truthfully, completely.