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Damaged Sidewheel Saint Paul

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The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, after running aground near Muscatine. The spar is set and the line out. Dan Sauer, the carpenter, is holding the sounding pole. The sidewheel was later named the Senator.

Date Created:
1895

Publication Information

Date Created 1895

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Subject albums, 1753?-1990? (bulk circa 1850s-circa 1950s)
Call Number Album 27.75

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J6A
Legacy ID
WHi 6094

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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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Photographs
The Saint Paul near Lansing, Iowa

The Saint Paul near Lansing, Iowa

1904

The sidewheel excursion, Saint Paul, on the Mississippi River near Lansing, Iowa. Later named the Senator. Small boats are line up on a pier near the bank in the foreground.

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The Upper Deck of the "Saint Paul"

The Upper Deck of the "Saint Paul"

The upper deck of the sidewheel excursion, "Saint Paul" with smoke streaming from smokestacks. A child is sitting in a chair on the deck. Later named Senator.

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Prints
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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Postcards
Red Wing at Steamboat Landing

Red Wing at Steamboat Landing

1909

The sternwheel excursion, Red Wing, with the excursion barge, Mae, at a landing. Caption reads: "Saint Paul, Minn. Steamboat Landing."

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Steamer "St. Paul"

Steamer "St. Paul"

The bow of sidewheel excursion, "Saint Paul," at shore. Passengers are on all three decks. Sign on bow reads: "St. Louis, Dubuque, St. Paul." Later named the "Senator."

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