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Kilbourn Bridge with Train
circa 1890-1899
Bridge over river with railroad train. "Apollo No. 1" steamboat under bridge. Boats are along the shoreline.
Boats and Train at Kilbourn Railroad Bridge
circa 1890-1899
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul passenger train on Kilbourn railroad bridge. "Apollo No. 1" steamboat below bridge, with musicians in bow. Various launch boats at shore. Man sitting in launch boat ...
Milwaukee River Scene
circa 1890-1899
Elevated view of a Milwaukee River scene showing people watching several steamboats from a bridge.
Channel Behind Steamboat Rock
circa 1890-1899
Channel behind Steamboat Rock, with empty rowboat.
Channel Behind Steamboat Rock
circa 1890-1899
Channel behind Steamboat Rock with empty rowboat.
Steamboat "Alexander Mitchell"
circa 1890-1899
Steamboat Alexander Mitchell and edge of second unidentified steamboat at shore, with passengers posed standing on the lower deck and sitting on the upper deck. Rowboats on shore.
