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Five Deck Excursion Steamer St. Paul and Alton Bridge

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Description: The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, underway. In the background is the Alton Bridge. Later named Senator.
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"North American" Saturday Menu

Date: 07 04 1931
Description: Front of dinner menu for the "North American" for the season. Gives rates for cruises on the "North American" or "South American" between Chicago, Illinois...
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Transit Company Dinner Menu

Date: 07 04 1931
Description: Inside of Saturday dinner menu for the "North American." Includes drawings of Niagara Falls, New York, Old Fort Mackinac Island, Michigan, Michigan Bouleva...
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Sinking of the Lady Elgin

Date: 09 22 1860
Description: Sketch from the "New York Illustrated News" of the sinking of the sidewheel passenger, Lady Elgin. She was struck and sunk by the Augusta on ...
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"South American" Luncheon Menu

Date: 1928
Description: Front of Tuesday luncheon menu for the "South American" for season. Gives rates for cruises on the "North American" or "South American" between Chicago, Il...
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"South American" Tuesday Luncheon Menu

Date: 1928
Description: Inside of Tuesday luncheon menu for the "South American." Includes drawings of Niagara Falls, New York, Old Fort Mackinac Island, Michigan, Michigan Boulev...
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Cover of Songs of S.S. North American

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Description: Cover from songbook used on the "S.S. North American." Back cover advertises the sailings of the "North American" and "South American." Includes pic...
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Songs of "S.S. North American"

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Description: Pages 1-2 of the Songbook for the "S.S. North American" includes an index and the lyrics for 2 songs.
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A Week's Cruise on the Great Lakes, Cover

Date: 1931
Description: Cover of the Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company schedule in the Great Lakes Country, depicts a man and a woman watching a ship; either the "N...
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A Week's Cruise on the Great Lakes, A Vacation Trip to be Remembered

Date: 1931
Description: Describes the comforts and safety of the two Americas, the screw passenger cruise vessels, the "North American" and "South American".
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A Week's Cruise Aboard S.S. North American, S.S. South American

Date: 1931
Description: Describes the accommodations of the crew passenger cruise vessels, North American and South American. Includes pictures of typical staterooms...
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A Week's Cruise on the Great Lakes, Romance on Friendly Decks

Date: 1931
Description: Describes the advantages of a vacation on a cruise of the "North American" and "South American".
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A Week's Cruise on the Great Lakes, Life at Sea is so Different

Date: 1931
Description: Describes the amenities aboard the "North American" and "South American".
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A Week's Cruise on the Great Lakes, Cabin Plans S.S. North American

Date: 1931
Description: Drawings of the passenger cabin plans for the screw passenger cruise vessel, North American.
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Prison for Confederate Soldiers at Rock Island

Date: 1864
Description: Aerial view, probably from a lithograph, of the prison for Confederate soldiers at Rock Island.
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Wisconsin State Building World's Columbian Exposition Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Wisconsin State Building in Jackson Park at the World's Columbian Exposition, with a three-quarter view of the building and people stroll...
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Cameron, Amberg & Co. Billhead

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Description: Memohead of Cameron, Amberg & Company of Chicago, Illinois, a printer, stationer, and manufacturer of blank books and letter files. On the left is a view o...
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Live Poultry Transportation Company Memohead

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Description: Memohead of the Live Poultry Transportation Company, with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, with a three-quarter view of a stock car for transporting live...
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McCormick General Office Building

Date: 1875
Description: Newspaper engraving of the building at Randolph and Dearborn Streets that served as the McCormick General Office from 1879 to 1885. An American flag flies ...
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Cross Country, Malt Syrup Label

Date: 1928
Description: Label submitted to the state of Wisconsin for trademark registration. "Cross Country, Hop Flavored, Malt Syrup, Made and packed by, Rock Island Brewing Co....

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