Captain William F. and Betty Streckfus Carroll Collection Photographs

The photographs of the William F. and Betty Streckfus Carroll Collection are mostly of the boats, people and businesses of the Streckfus Steamers Company, although photographs of other vessels and river personalities can also be found. A finding aid to the full collection, including the photographs, is available.
Herman T. Pott National Inland Waterways Library

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Admiral Construction
Photograph of the construction of the Admiral steamboat on the Mississippi River., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of the construction of the Admiral with the St. Louis Boat and Motor Co. building in the background., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Admiral under construction St. Louis, just north of Eads Bridge., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of the interior of the second deck of the Admiral steamboat as it was under construction., p11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of a construction worker aboard the Admiral lining the ceiling of a deck with fiberglass insulation., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of the construction of the superstructure of the Admiral., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of a worker hammering a nail into the ceiling structure of one of the decks of the Admiral., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of the construction of the Admiral, on the Mississippi River, with the Eads Bridge in the background., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of a mechanical works of the steamboat Admiral., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of two male construction workers building the ceiling of the fourth deck of the Admiral steamboat., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Construction
Photograph of a worker aboard the Admiral while the steamboat was under construction., P11-3-1-40-8
Admiral Exterior
Photograph of the Admiral steamboat on the Mississippi River. The Gateway Arch is in the middleground and the St. Louis cityscape is in the background., p11-3-1-40-12
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of L.G. Mitchell (left), Arthur Jackson (middle), and James Johnson facing the forecastle of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Aerial view of passengers standing on the forecastle of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of passengers aboard the Admiral shopping at the first deck souvenir/popcorn concession stand., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of passenger aboard the Admiral looking out at the Mississippi River., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of cashiers standing in front of the port side purser's office., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of the first deck Calico Bar (milk bar) of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of the first deck concession stand aboard the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of female passengers purchasing food and beverages from the first deck hot dog/root beer stand of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of passengers shopping at the first deck, midship souvenir/popcorn stand of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of workers standing behind the first deck, stern side root beer stand of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of the St. Louis cityscape from the perspective of the forecastle of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of the first deck Calico Bar (milk bar) of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of the crew of the Admiral with Eads Bridge in the background. Crew includes Jack Chapman (chief engineer), Capt. Cornelius Riemer (mate), Capt. William Streckfus (master), Capt. Herzog (pilot), Capt. William Carroll (alt. master), Bud Messey, Marvin Chapman, and Russell Salvage., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of female passengers purchasing food and beverages from the first deck hot dog/root beer stand of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of workers standing behind the first deck ice cream stand of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13
Admiral First Deck
Photograph of a couple standing on the first deck of the Admiral steamboat., p11-3-1-40-13

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