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"Christopher Columbus" Steamer Pulled by Tugboats

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Looking north on the Milwaukee River as the whaleback excursion steamer "Christopher Columbus" is guided by tugboats at about St. Paul Avenue.

Creator:
Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Publication Information

Creator Brown, Joseph, 1851-1928

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 22 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Joseph Brown negatives and photographs, circa 1890-circa 1945
Call Number PH 6506.151

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W0134CT
Legacy ID
WHi 47946

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