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The "Christopher Columbus" Underway
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The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus" underway on the Great Lakes. Decks are filled with passengers. The "Christopher Columbus" was the largest excursion steamer of its time, 362 ft. in length, with a capacity of 4000 passengers.
Publication Information
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 18 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 52306 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
The screw passenger excursion vessel with large crowd of passengers, "Christopher Columbus," en route between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Excursion steamer Christopher Columbus leaving Chicago
The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," leaving Chicago. Skyline of Chicago is in background with one building with sign reading Armour's Oats.
Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
The screw passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," being towed into the Milwaukee harbor past a breakwater. Milwaukee North Pier Inner Light in the background. Caption reads: "Whaleback ...
Steamship "Christopher Columbus" (Whaleback)
circa 1912
The passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," entering harbor. Caption reads: "Steamship 'Christopher Columbus' (Whaleback), Entering Harbor at Chicago."
The Christopher Columbus Passing through Broadway Bridge
August 30, 1906
A screw passenger excursion vessel or whaleback, the Christopher Columbus, passing through the Broadway Bridge.
Whaleback Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
Colorized view depicting the passenger excursion vessel, "Christopher Columbus," approaching the East Water Street Bridge. Caption reads: "Whaleback Steamer Christopher Columbus Passing East Water ...
