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The Calliope Of The Capitol The Calliope Of The Capitol
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The Calliope Of The Capitol
October 13, 2021

The passing on July 14 of Capt. Bill Streckfus at age 88 brings to mind that he took special interest in maintaining the 32-note Nichol calliope that was perched high… Read More

The Str. Dubuque The Dubuque underway on the Mississippi River. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Str. Dubuque

November 5, 2019

This week, the Old Boat Column presents a recently-acquired image of the steamboat Dubuque. This large sternwheeler was originally known as the packet Pittsburgh. Built in 1879 by the Cincinnati… Read More

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