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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...
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 J.S.
March 15, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, J.S. in the middle of the Mississippi River. The opposite shoreline is in the background.
Excursion Steamer Sidney on Mississippi River
The sternwheel excursion, Sidney, on the Mississippi River at New Orleans. All three decks are full of passengers. Later named "Washington."
The Sidney Landing at Bellevue
The sternwheel excursion, Sidney, later named Washington, landing at Bellevue. Passengers are disembarking. A sign on the ship reads Streckfus Lines.
Red Cross Excursion Leaving Bellevue
1912
Elevated view of the sternwheel excursion, "G.W. Hill," leaving Bellevue with a Red Cross Excursion. Later named "Island Maid."
