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The Arkansas and Other Boats at the Levee

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The sternwheel packet, Arkansas, next to a barge with other steamboats at the levee in Winona between 1870 and 1880. Railway cars are on a siding in the yard next to the levee.

Date Created:
circa 1870-1879

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1870-1879

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 28.7

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J5R
Legacy ID
WHi 5625

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