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Lake Steamers historical marker. On Highway 10, east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Sign reads as follows: ' Lake Steamers. Built by the Army in 1880 to carry hay and supplies for Fort Coeur d'Alene, the 'Amelia Wheaton' was the first of a long list of steamers on this lake. Commercial steam boating began in 1884 with the mining rush. In later years, fleets of tall-funneled boats hauled freight, towed logs, and carried passengers and excursionists. Steamers served the lake and river communities until highways changed the transportation pattern.'
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Title:
Lake Steamers Sign
Creator:
Fullerton, Neil
Date Created (Archival Standard):
1967-04-17
Date Created (ISO Standard):
1967-04-17
Description:
Lake Steamers historical marker. On Highway 10, east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Sign reads as follows: ' Lake Steamers. Built by the Army in 1880 to carry hay and supplies for Fort Coeur d'Alene, the 'Amelia Wheaton' was the first of a long list of steamers on this lake. Commercial steam boating began in 1884 with the mining rush. In later years, fleets of tall-funneled boats hauled freight, towed logs, and carried passengers and excursionists. Steamers served the lake and river communities until highways changed the transportation pattern.'
Subjects:
information signs historic sign steam engine historic marker
Location:
Silver Beach, Kootenai County, Idaho
State:
Idaho
Latitude:
47.648
Longitude:
-116.7358
Source:
White Pine: King of Many Waters collection, 1964-1970, MG 69, University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives
Finding Aid:
https://archiveswest.orbiscascade.org/ark:80444/xv75245
Source Identifier:
69_2_I-16
Original Format:
black and white negative
Type:
Image;StillImage
Format:
image/jpeg

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"Lake Steamers Sign", White Pine - King of Many Waters Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections, https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/whitepine/items/whitepine59.html
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