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Damaged Sidewheel Saint Paul
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The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, after running aground near Muscatine. The spar is set and the line out. Dan Sauer, the carpenter, is holding the sounding pole. The sidewheel was later named the Senator.
1895
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W013J6A
WHi 6094
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The Saint Paul near Lansing, Iowa
1904
The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, on the Mississippi River near Lansing, Iowa. Later named the Senator. Small boats are line up on a pier near the bank in the foreground.
The Saint Paul Underway
1904
The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, underway. Sign on wheel reads: "St. Louis, Dubuque, St. Paul, Diamond Jo Line." Later named the Senator.
The Upper Deck of the "Saint Paul"
The upper deck of the sidewheel excursion, "Saint Paul" with smoke streaming from smokestacks. A child is sitting in a chair on the deck. Later named Senator.
Steamer St. Paul on Mississippi River
1909
Elevated view of the sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, on the Mississippi River taken in 1909. St. Paul, Minnesota is seen in the background. Later named the Senator. Caption reads: "Steamer St. Pau...
The J.S. with an Excursion Party Aboard
circa 1900-1909
A bow view of the sternwheel excursion, J.S., near Lyons, Iowa (now called Clinton) with an excursion party aboard taken between 1901 and 1910. Bridge in background.
Steamer "St. Paul"
The bow of sidewheel excursion, "Saint Paul," at shore. Passengers are on all three decks. Sign on bow reads: "St. Louis, Dubuque, St. Paul." Later named the "Senator."
