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Sidewheel Excursion Boat at Wheeling, West Virginia
March 1866
The sidewheel excursion, Phil Sheridan, at Wheeling, West Virginia in March, 1866. Sign on side of boat reads: "Cincinnati and Wheeling Packet, Phil Sheridan." Barrels are the on shore in the foreg...
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.
Excursion on Steamer "Sidney"
The sternwheel excursion, "Sidney," loading passengers at Red Wing. The gangplank is lowered and passengers are on deck and on the landing. Later named Washington.
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.
Damaged Sidewheel Saint Paul
1895
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 th...
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."
