Moline as it appeared in 1877. Notice the lack of many factories along the lower portion of Mississippi river, through expansion and remodeling these factorys were soon to be built now that the civil war is over and the industrial revolution is begining. The waterway area located directly behind the factories was later filled, now only one channel exists. The area noted "20" is now considered Sullivan Island and is still used as a exercise park. The foundation remnants of a steel factory are now overgrown in trees and make a great site to exploreJohn Deere's home is located "on the hill"