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Five Deck Excursion Steamer St. Paul and Alton Bridge
The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, underway. In the background is the Alton Bridge. Later named Senator.
Steamboat "St. Paul"
View of the steamboat "St. Paul" in the Mississippi River near Sabula. Signs painted on the ship read: "St. Louis Dubuque, St. Paul Streckfus Steamers Saint Paul." A smaller boat is in the background.
Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party
The sternwheel excursion J.S., loading an excursion party below dock. Horse and cart in foreground. Caption reads: "Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party Below Dock, Dubuque."
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.
Steamer Quincy on Mississippi River
The stern view of the sidewheel packet, Quincy, on the Mississippi River. Later named J.S.
The Saint Paul Underway
1904
The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, underway. Sign on wheel reads: "St. Louis, Dubuque, St. Paul, Diamond Jo Line." Later named the Senator.