[Riverboat on the Mississippi River]

[Riverboat on the Mississippi River]

Hoffman, Peter B.

A riverboat float along a calm and smooth Mississippi River. The bank on the other side is visible as a tall hill with trees and other greenery. There is a small island to the left of the riverboat full of trees and a sandy beach. The riverboat has two main and large pipes in the front on top that have dark steam or smoke coming out of them. There are two smaller pipes towards the middle that have a white steam emanating. Straight above the steamboat, in the background on the hill, is a large house or set of houses that are within an opening of the tree-filled hill. The riverboat has a fence around the lower level sides of the boat. At least 3 men are visible on the top deck, one in the pilot house. The lower level have possible livestock on it. The paddle wheel in the back is turned on and water is being pulled up from the surface of the water.

Steamboats

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Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection

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This record is part of the Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.