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Boat landing, Chautauqua, Devils Lake, N.D.
Title
Boat
landing
,
Chautauqua
,
Devils
Lake
,
N.D.
Date of Original
between
1883
and
1908
Description
The
Heerman
Lines
steamboat
Minnie
H
arrives
at the
boat
landing
in
Devils
Lake
with a
load
of
passengers
to
attend
chatauqua
festivities.
A
large
crowd
of
people
line
the
shore
to
watch
the
boat
arrive.
People
also
wait
to
board
the
Maria
Theresa
and
Rock
Island.
Ordering Information
http://history.nd.gov/archives/whatphotos.html
General Subject
People
Transportation
Water
Subject (LCTGM)
Steamboats
Crowds
Lakes & ponds
Chautauquas
Postcards
Organization Name
Minnie H (Paddle steamer)
Maria Theresa (Ship)
Rock Island (Ship)
Heerman Lines
Location
Devils Lake (N.D.)
Devils Lake (N.D. : Lake)
Decade
1880-1889
1890-1899
1900-1909
Item Number
00132-023
Format of Original
Color postcards
Transcription
"Boat
landing
,
Chautauqua
,
Devils
Lake
,
N.
Dak"--Printed
on
front
of
postcard.
Notes
Photographer
unknown.
Biography/History
The Minnie H was in operation between July 1883 and the fall of 1908. Low water levels in Devils Lake eventually forced the boat's retirement. It was a popular excursion and form of transportation for chautaqua goers during the summer season.
Repository Institution
State Historical Society of North Dakota
Repository Collection
Annetta Erickson Postcard Collection 00132
Credit Line
State Historical Society of North Dakota (00132-023)
Rights Management
Copyright status unknown.
Digital ID
sh00132023
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