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Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1912 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 13 x 8 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 52306 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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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.
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 ...
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 ...
Steamer "Christopher Columbus"
The whaleback "Christopher Columbus" in the Chicago River. Caption reads: "STR. 'Christopher Columbus'."
The "Christopher Columbus" Underway
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,...
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.
