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Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party
The sternwheel excursion J.S., loading an excursion party below dock. Horse and cart in foreground. Caption reads: "Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party Below Dock, Dubuque."
Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."
March 20, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, "J.S." in the moonlight on the Mississippi River taken in 1906.
The Thistle on the Fox River
March 19, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, Thistle on the Fox River, Wisconsin. Previously named J.H. Crawford.
Steamer Quincy on Mississippi River
The stern view of the sidewheel packet, Quincy, on the Mississippi River. Later named J.S.
Sternwheel Excursion of J.S.
1901
The sternwheel excursion, J.S., near Trempealeau, taken between 1901 and 1910.
Steamer Minnieta
circa 1870
The sternwheel excursion, Minnieta, on the Chippewa River, Wisconsin, in the 1870's.
