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Excursion Steamer J.S.
March 15, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, J.S. in the middle of the Mississippi River. The opposite shoreline is in the background.
Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."
March 20, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, "J.S." in the moonlight on the Mississippi River taken in 1906.
The J.S. with an Excursion Party Aboard
circa 1900-1909
A bow view of the sternwheel excursion, J.S., near Lyons, Iowa (now called Clinton) with an excursion party aboard taken between 1901 and 1910. Bridge in background.
Band Excursion
August 25, 1912
A band excursion on the sternwheel excursion, "Thistle." The sternwheel was previously named "J.H. Crawford."
Steamer Minnieta
circa 1870
The sternwheel excursion, Minnieta, on the Chippewa River, Wisconsin, in the 1870's.
The "Vernie Mac" at Taylor Falls
March 14, 1905
A fire fighter's excursion on the "Vernie Mac" at a landing near Taylor Falls on the St. Croix River between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Excursion barge is along side and people are seated watching f...
