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WHi 1998
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Horse-Powered River Ferry
1907
Horse-powered Mississippi River Ferry. This ferry was operated between Turkey river, Iowa and Cassville, Wisconsin by Alfred Dietrich.
Cassville Ferry Boat
1915
Ferry tied up at the Cassville dock. A number of men are standing along the shoreline.
Car Ferry on Shoreline
1915
View from shoreline of ferry carrying three automobiles on the Mississippi River. An excursion boat is in the water nearby, and buildings are on the far shoreline.
Mississippi River Shoreline
1910
View along shoreline of man examining a rowboat while crouching in the water wearing boots. Behind him is a ferry. There are several men on the shore watching. Debris litters the shoreline, and pow...
Steamboat on the Mississippi River
1890
View over water of a three-decked sternwheeler loaded with passengers and flying two large flags. The one at the back is a United States flag. There is a shoreline in the background.
Steamer "W.W."
1906
View across water of an excursion steamboat on the Mississippi River. This image is a part of Frank Feiker's 'Souvenir' series.
