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The Herbert Hoover: Diesel Power In A Big Way

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The Herbert Hoover: Diesel Power In A Big Way

November 25, 2021

By the early part of the 20th century, railroads had all but decimated river transportation, in particular barge towing. Other than certain trades, such as the steel industry in the… Read More

The Cincinnati Waterfront In 1941

January 11, 2019

This week’s Old Boat Column takes us for a visit to the Cincinnati wharf. In this serene image, taken from the stern of the excursion steamer Island Queen, we see,… Read More

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