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Sidewheel Excursion Boat at Wheeling, West Virginia
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The sidewheel excursion, Phil Sheridan, at Wheeling, West Virginia in March, 1866. Sign on side of boat reads: "Cincinnati and Wheeling Packet, Phil Sheridan." Barrels are the on shore in the foreground.
March 1866
Smith, Sam G.
Publication Information
| Creator | Smith, Sam G. |
|---|---|
| Date Created | March 1866 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s) |
|---|---|
| Call Number | Album 29.74 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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