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Sternwheel Excursion of J.S.

Date: 1901
Description: The sternwheel excursion, J.S., near Trempealeau, taken between 1901 and 1910.
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Magnificent Excursion Str. J.S.

Date: 1901
Description: The sternwheel excursion, J.S., underway, taken between 1901 and 1910. The magnificent Excursion Str. J.S. burned on the evening of June 25,...
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Sinking Boat Quincy

Date: 1906
Description: Side view of the sidewheel packet, Quincy, sinking in 1906. Only her two upper decks are above water. Trempealeau Mountain is in the background. Lat...
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Sidewheel Packet Quincy Sinking

Date: 1906
Description: Sidewheel packet Quincy, sinking. Only her two upper decks are above water. Trempealeau Mountain is in the background. Later renamed the J.S.
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Steamboat Quincy

Date: 1906
Description: The Diamond Jo line steamboat Quincy, sunk in 1906 near Trempealeau Mountain, then raised and renamed J.S.
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Steamer "St. Paul"

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Description: 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 t...
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The "Thistle" Behind a Building

Date: 1900
Description: The sternwheel excursion, "Thistle" on the river behind a building. Previously named J.H. Crawford. The "Thistle" ran between Oshkosh and Omro, via Butte d...
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Steamboat Golden Era

Date: 1863
Description: Elevated view of the steamboat Golden Era, which did service during the Civil War, docked near buildings. It was sold to Michael Purcell of New Orle...
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The Wreck of the Steamer J.S.

Date: 06 25 1910
Description: The wreck of the sternwheel excursion, J.S., after being destroyed by fire. Caption reads: "This wreck of the Str. J.S. Burned June 25, 1910, now ly...
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Larks Hotel

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Description: Elevated view from Larks Hotel, looking towards Narrows. Adults and children on the ground are looking towards the river. There is a steamboat on the river...
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Steamboat "Alexander Mitchell" Leaving Kilbourn Landing

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Description: Elevated view of the steamboat Alexander Mitchell leaving Kilbourn landing.
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Romance Cliff

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Description: Romance Cliff, downstream from foot. There is a steamboat in the distance.
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Ho-Chunk Ceremonial Performers

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Description: Ho-Chunk ceremonial performers posing on the sandy riverbank in front of a steamboat and rock formation.
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"Apollo No. 1" Steamboat at Dells Landing

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Description: View from shoreline, with a canoe in the foreground. Across the river on the opposite shoreline is the "Apollo No. 1" steamboat at Dells Landing, at Kilbou...
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"Apollo No. 1" Steamboat at Dells Landing

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Description: View under bridge of "Apollo No. 1" steamboat at Dells Landing.
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Boats and Train at Kilbourn Railroad Bridge

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Description: Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger train on Kilbourn railroad bridge. "Apollo No. 1" steamboat below bridge, with musicians in bow. Various launch b...
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"Apollo No. 1" at Louis Bluff

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Description: "Apollo No. 1" steamboat at Louis Bluff.
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"Apollo No. 1" Steamboat at Larks Hotel

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Description: "Apollo No. 1" steamboat at landing of Larks Hotel.
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Steamboat Passengers Disembarking at Larks Hotel

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Description: "Apollo No. 1" passengers disembarking and lining the stairs from landing up to Larks Hotel.
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"Apollo No. 1" Steamboat at Larks Hotel Landing

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Description: "Apollo No. 1" steamboat at Larks Hotel landing. Passengers disembarking.

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