Sternwheeler Collection

The sternwheeler Columbia Gorge on the Columbia River at the town of Cascade Locks, Oregon

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1896. The Bluff City, sternwheel steamboat of the Anchor Line, moored along the Mississippi River some time between its launching in 1896

Str. Falls City passing High Bridge, Ky. c1907. Creator: Unknown
Str. Falls City passing High Bridge, Ky. c1907

South Ferry Terminal, 1905 (b / w photo)
NYH258346 South Ferry Terminal, 1905 (b/w photo) by Hall, G.P. & Son (1876-1914); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

RUSSIA: RIVERBOAT, 1895. Russian peasants in front of a sternwheel steamboat on the Ussuri River, Iman, Russia. Photographed by William Henry Jackson, 1895

STERNWHEEL STEAMBOAT, 1890. Ohio River sternwheeler at Blennerhassett Island. Photograph by Frances Benjamin Johnston, 1890

STEAMBOAT INTERIOR, c1896. Interior view of the Bluff City, sternwheel steamboat of the Anchor Line, launched in 1896 and destroyed in a fire at Chester, Illinois, in 1897

USA, Tennessee, Memphis, City View from Mud Island

NA, USA, Louisiana Delta Queen on the Mississippi River just before sunset
NA, USA, Louisiana, Delta Queen on the Mississippi River just before sunset

USA, LA, New Orleans
USA, Louisiana, New Orleans

Greetings from Iowa Postcard. ca. 1940, Greetings from Iowa Postcard

Sternwheeler on the Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

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"Journeying through time on the sternwheeler: A glimpse into the past" Step aboard the sternwheeler Columbia Gorge as it gracefully glides along the majestic Columbia River, offering a picturesque view of Cascade Locks. This iconic vessel, reminiscent of a bygone era, takes us back to an age when steamboats ruled the waters. The Bluff City, a Mississippi steamboat from 1896, stands tall with its impressive sternwheel churning through the currents of history. The South Ferry Terminal in 1905 captures another moment frozen in black and white, showcasing the bustling activity surrounding these magnificent vessels. Venturing beyond American shores, we find ourselves on Russia's Ussuri River in 1895. Russian peasants gather proudly before their own sternwheel steamboat – a symbol of progress and connection for their community. Closer to home on Ohio's serene waters lies Blennerhassett Island where an Ohio River sternwheeler rests peacefully. Its presence speaks volumes about America's reliance on these sturdy vessels for transportation and exploration during that time. Stepping inside one such boat like the Bluff City reveals an interior filled with nostalgia and charm. From elegant furnishings to intricate details adorning every corner, this is where memories were made and stories shared among passengers embarking on grand adventures. As we journey further across states and rivers, we arrive at Mud Island in Memphis, Tennessee – a vantage point offering breathtaking city views. Here we witness how these mighty boats shaped landscapes and connected communities along their routes. Moving southward towards Louisiana's enchanting Delta Queen on the Mississippi River at sunset evokes feelings of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty. These moments captured forever remind us why river travel was once considered both practicality and pleasure combined. Finally reaching New Orleans' vibrant streets or receiving greetings from Iowa via postcard transports us back to those golden days when sternwheelers were the lifeline of commerce, culture, and connection.