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The Vicksburg Wharf In 1906

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The Vicksburg Wharf In 1906

September 17, 2018

This week, we visit Vicksburg, Miss., with two vintage views, taken in 1906. One can almost vicariously experience the sights, smells and sounds of the bustling waterfront. At the left… Read More

The City Of Parkersburg Was A Recycled Riverboat

July 13, 2018

Built at Harmar, Ohio, in 1899 and originally named Liberty, this sternwheeler was constructed on a wood hull measuring 164 feet in length by 34.4 feet in width. Three boilers… Read More