Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections
Filter: Categories of Wisconsin Historical Images
Filter: Subject of Central business districts
Filter: Subject of steamboats
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," leaving Chicago. Skyline of Chicago is in background with one building with sign reading Armo... |
| Date: | 1870 |
|---|---|
| Description: | View of the town and Chippewa river, with a steamboat in the center along the riverbank. A smaller boat is next to the steamboat, with a man standing eithe... |
| Date: | |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of the two steamships, including the James T. Brett, on the Hudson River, with the central business district of the city in the background. |
| Date: | 1861 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Lithograph illustration of downtown Chicago near the Rush Street bridge (a "swing bridge"). The McCormick Reaper Works and other factory buildings are on t... |
| Date: | 04 17 1866 |
|---|---|
| Description: | Elevated view of the steamer "Scutanawbequon" being carried by a wagon to the lake for launching. This is probably a street on the Capitol Square. Many peo... |
If you didn't find the material you searched for, our Library Reference Staff can help.
Call our reference desk at 608-264-6535 or email us at: