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Saint Paul, Mississippi's Greatest Steamboat

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The Saint Paul, underway on the Mississippi river. Sign on wheel reads St. Louis, Dubuque, St. Paul, Streckfus Steamers. Later named the Senator.

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Physical Description

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Image
Dimensions
13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 523084

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012ATC
Legacy ID
WHi 6072

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Five Deck Excursion Steamer St. Paul and Alton Bridge

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.

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Photographs
Steamboat "St. Paul"

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.

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Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party

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."

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Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."

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.

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Steamer Quincy on Mississippi River

Steamer Quincy on Mississippi River

The stern view of the sidewheel packet, Quincy, on the Mississippi River. Later named J.S.

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Photographs
The Saint Paul Underway

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.

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