Search the Wisconsin Historical Society's collections

Searching for

Refine by

Results 1-15 of 15

Photograph

Steamboat "Clyde"

Date: 1870
Description: The sidewheel steam rafter "Clyde," which was the first iron hull steamboat. Sign on side of boat reads: "Dubuque, Reads Landing & Eau Claire." Agricultura...
Photograph

H.H. Bennett on "Dell Queen" Steamboat

Date: 
Description: H.H. Bennett and men posing on bow of "Dell Queen" steamboat. There are two men with violins, one with a harp.
Photograph

H.H. Bennett on "Dell Queen" Steamboat

Date: 
Description: H.H. Bennett and group of men posing on bow of "Dell Queen" steamboat. There are two men with violins, one with a harp.
Photograph

Musicians on "New Dell Queen" Steamboat

Date: 
Description: Harpist and violinist posed on the steamboat "New Dell Queen."
Print

View of Madison, the Capital of the State of Wisconsin

Date: 1857
Description: Bird's-eye view of Madison over rooftop and across lake with sailboats and steamers. A group of people are standing on a viewing platform on the roof in th...
Photograph

Ceremonial Performers

Date: 1929
Description: Ceremonial performers in traditional Indian costume pose near a steamboat.
Magazine or Periodical

Government Snagboat

Date: 11 02 1889
Description: Engraved view of a government snagboat removing obstructions from the channel of a western river.
Magazine or Periodical

Emigrant Landing in New York

Date: 1858
Description: Large group of people leaving a steam ship, some transporting large chests of their belongings.
Photograph

Houdini and Lila Lee in "Terror Island"

Date: 1920
Description: Escape artist Harry Houdini with co-star Lila Lee in the silent film, "Terror Island," a Paramount release. The climax consists of Houdini saving Lee from ...
Print

Pittsburg Landing, Battle of Shiloh

Date: 1887
Description: Engraving of Pittsburg Landing taken from a photograph a few days after the Battle of Shiloh (Tennessee), which occurred on April 6-7, 1862. The image sho...
Print

Scenery above La Crosse

Date: 
Description: La Crosse and scenery above.
Photograph

"General Allen" Steamer near Riverside Store

Date: 1929
Description: View from right rear of the "General Allen" steamer pushing a barge on the Mississippi River. Smoke is pouring out of the two funnels at the front of the s...
Photograph

Ship, Bovine and a Man on a Horse

Date: 
Description: Composite photograph in the "Tall Tale" style. An enormous bovine stands on the front deck of the Pere Marquette 21, a steamer. On the right, on the...
Book or Pamphlet

Steam Yacht Advertisement

Date: 1890
Description: Advertisement for The Steam Yacht "Mendota." At the top is an engraving of the steam yacht under way loaded with passengers, and below is text. Some of the...
Photograph

Steamboat Annie Laurie

Date: 
Description: View across water towards the front left side of the Steamboat Annie Laurie. There is a man inside the pilot house, and the roof bell has what appea...

Have Questions?

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: