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Sidewheel Packet in Harbor
circa 1873
The harbor, showing the sidewheel packet, "Belle of La Crosse," and the sidewheel ferry "Alex McGregor." Other boats are also seen including two barges loaded with railroad cars and a canoe.
Steamer Quincy at Levee
1910
The sidewheel packet, Quincy, tied up at the levee. Bridge in background. Later named J.S. Caption reads: "Steamer Quincy at Levee, La Crosse, Wis."
Steamer Quincy on Mississippi River
The stern view of the sidewheel packet, Quincy, on the Mississippi River. Later named J.S.
La Crosse Harbor on Mississippi River
circa 1905
View from the top of a railroad car on railroad tracks along the Mississippi River shoreline. Ships are along the shoreline on the right, and railroad tracks and railroad cars are in the center alo...
Public Bath
circa 1910-1919
A bathing beach on an island near a bridge, with people in the water and on the beach within an enclosed area. A canoe and rowboat are pulled up on the shore in the foreground. The La Crosse skylin...
La Crosse Harbor
1908
View across water towards the La Crosse Harbor. On the right are two people in a small excursion boat. Along the shoreline is the paddle steamer "St. Paul," and a small tugboat is on the left. Capt...
