Credit: Photographer, Emil Boehl.
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Steamboats in this scene of the St. Louis riverfront include the Dubuque, Express, Highland Chief and the Amulet. Steamers would often land two or three tiers deep here during the 1840's and 50's. Note the covered wagon in the foreground. The year, about 1848, is based on a hand-written note on an original print of this scene but is unconfirmed. However, the boats mentioned all tally with this date, notibly the Amulet (there were only two, 1829 and 1846). Emil Boehl was a leading St. Louis photographer, known for the images he created between about 1850 and 1900.
Credit: Photographer, unknown.
Four un-named steamboats at the St. Louis levee, circa mid-1850's.
Credit: Artist, unknown.
Painting of the Jackson Street Landing, St. Paul. Date unknown.
Credit: Photographer, S.T. Blessing.
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The Principal landing as seen from Gravier Street, New Orleans.
Date unknown.
Credit: Engraving from a photograph by R. Benecke.
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A remarkably detailed engraving published in Harper's Weekly. Based on a photograph, it reveals a myriad of activity with exceptional quality. You can take a closer look here: 1500x1018pxs.
Credit: Artist, unknown.
This hand-colored etching depicts a boat named the Lady Lee, with the Eads Bridge in the background. Construction of the bridge began in 1867 and was completed in 1874. At the time of this etching in 1872, the stone approaches would have been in place and the steel arch work well advanced.
Credit: Photographer, unknown.
Steamer Yazoo Valley on the right. Note the top of the stack on the second boat from the right has been removed. Date unknown.
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