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P-100 Fulton, Robert Autographed Letter
Title
P-100 Fulton, Robert Autographed Letter
Date
1812
Description
This letter to an unnamed recipient provides a remarkable window into the mind and soul of this American legend. The letter captures Robert Fulton’s frustration and bitterness at having to compete for recognition of his monumental achievements. He argues passionately that he alone can claim he invented steamboats and he provides proof by expounding upon his superior familiarity with the operational principles of steam travel.
Capitol
Title
Capitol, Day trip.
Description
Str. Capitol off for a day trip to Hastings lock and dam. From Indian Mounds Park. St. Paul.
Capitol
Title
Capitol
Description
Steamer Capitol. Clinton, Iowa.
Capitol
Title
Capitol
Date
1933-03-28
Description
Capitol arriving St. Louis May 28-33 from New Orleans.
Capitol
Title
Capitol
Date
1920
Description
Str. Capitol at Lansing, Iowa.
Capitol
Title
Capitol
Description
Str. Capitol passing the St. Paul munincipal barge line dock on a day trip to Hastings lock and dam. Looking down the river from Indian Mounds Park.
Capitol
Title
Capitol, Day trip.
Description
From Indian Mounds Park showing St. Paul municipal airport on the other side of river.
Capitol
Title
Capitol
Description
Excursion steamer CAPITOL at St. Louis, midriver. Eads bridge in background.
Capitol
Title
Capitol
Description
Excursion steamer CAPITOL at St. Louis, midriver. Eads bridge in background.
Steamboat R.C. Gunter
Title
Steamboat R.C. Gunter
Description
Photograph of the steamboat R.C. Gunter. The R.C. Gunter was a sternwheel packet built at Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1886 for the Chattanooga and Decatur Packet Company. R.C. Gunter was the owner and master. By 1896 the boat had been sold to the St. Louis, Harden and Hempsville Packet Company, and then sold again to the Eagle Packet Company a year later in 1901. The latter company ran the boat one

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