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Excursion Steamer J.S.

Date: 1901
Description: The sternwheel excursion, J.S. in the middle of the Mississippi River. The opposite shoreline is in the background.
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Excursion Steamer Sidney

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Description: The sternwheel excursion, Sidney, leaving Lansing, Iowa. Later named Washington. A crane on the front of the steamer is attached to a passeng...
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Red Cross Excursion Leaving Bellevue

Date: 1912
Description: Elevated view of the sternwheel excursion, "G.W. Hill," leaving Bellevue with a Red Cross Excursion. Later named "Island Maid."
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Damaged Sidewheel Saint Paul

Date: 1895
Description: The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, after running aground near Muscatine. The spar is set and the line out. Dan Sauer, the carpenter, is holding th...
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The Saint Paul near Lansing, Iowa

Date: 1904
Description: The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, on the Mississippi River near Lansing, Iowa. Later named the Senator. Small boats are line up on a pier ...
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The Sidney Landing at Bellevue

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Description: The sternwheel excursion, Sidney, later named Washington, landing at Bellevue. Passengers are disembarking. A sign on the ship reads Streckfu...
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St. Paul, Silver Crescent, and Quincy

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Description: The Saint Paul, Silver Crescent, and Quincy at the levee. Gangplanks are lowered and passengers are disembarking. Caption reads: "St. ...
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Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party

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Description: The sternwheel excursion J.S., loading an excursion party below dock. Horse and cart in foreground. Caption reads: "Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion P...
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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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Man Mowing Golf Course with Fairway Tractor

Date: 1930
Description: Rear view of man cutting grass at the Chariton Golf Club with a Fairway tractor and mower. The tractor is the Farmall Regular version of the Fairway.
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McGregor, the Switzerland of America

Date: 1906
Description: Bird's-eye view of McGregor on the Mississippi River.
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Aerial View of River in Town

Date: 1910
Description: Aerial view of town, with a river and the horizon in the distance.
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Clinton Bridge

Date: 1866
Description: Clinton Bridge which crossed the Mississippi River at Clinton, Iowa.
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Panoramic View of Burlington

Date: 1910
Description: Panoramic photographic view of Burlington, taken with a local Al-vista panoramic camera.
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Three Cows at Water Trough

Date: 1958
Description: Three cows at a water trough on Earl Mark's farm near Williams, Iowa.
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Fairway Tractor

Date: 1930
Description: Man operating a Fairway tractor with a mower at Chariton Golf Club.
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McCormick-Deering Engine

Date: 09 12 1923
Description: A man uses a 1 1/2 H.P. McCormick-Deering engine to pump water and run a grindstone.
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Aerial View of Quad City Tank Arsenal

Date: 1942
Description: Aerial view of the Quad City Tank Arsenal.
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Mississipi River and Horseshoe Island

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Description: Elevated view of the Mississippi River and Horseshoe Island, an unusually shaped island that has water in its middle.
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Fishing Cove

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Description: A small cove featuring a woman fishing from boat. Caption reads: "Fishing, Subula, Iowa."

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