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Excursion Steamer Capitol
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View from shoreline of the "Capitol" excursion steamer pulled up to the bank of the Mississippi. The steamer has three or four decks, and elaborately detailed railings and ornamentation. A crane attached to the front is attached to a attached to a passenger boarding bridge. Passengers and workers are gathered on the decks and on the boarding bridge. The Marquette Suspension Bridge in the far background.
Gillett, Sherwin
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WHi 99729
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Excursion Steamer J.S. Landing Passengers
1901
The sternwheel excursion, J.S., landing passengers, taken between 1901 and 1910. Crowds are on riverbank and there are buildings in background. A crane on the front of the steamer is attached to a ...
Excursion Steamer Sidney
The sternwheel excursion, Sidney, leaving Lansing, Iowa. Later named Washington. A crane on the front of the steamer is attached to a passenger boarding bridge.
Section of Marquette Suspension Bridge
"Section of New Prairie du Chien Marquette $1,000,000 Suspension Bridge. Total length 3729 feet. Only suspension bridge on the Mississippi River. Open for traffic March 1932. Dedicated June 9-10-11...
Steamer "St. Paul"
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 the "Senator."
Excursion Steamer J.S. Leaving for Winona
circa 1910-1919
View along shoreline of the sternwheel excursion, J.S., getting ready to leave for Winona. A crowd is watching from the landing. A crane on the front of the steamer is attached to a passenger board...
Wagon Bridge
View across water towards a wooden wagon bridge over the Wisconsin River. A farm and tree-covered hills are on the opposite shoreline.
