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Sidewheel Packet in Harbor

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The harbor, showing the sidewheel packet, "Belle of La Crosse," and the sidewheel ferry "Alex McGregor." Other boats are also seen including two barges loaded with railroad cars and a canoe.

Date Created:
circa 1873

Publication Information

Date Created
circa 1873

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AZB
Legacy ID
WHi 5794

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