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View of Dock Street, Alpena, Michigan
TitleView of Dock Street, Alpena, Michigan
Datec. 1865
Subjectmaritime history
Description"The above engraving is from a photograph taken by a Mr. Fox, in 1865. The bridge was the first one...
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Scene at Towbridge Dam in Thunder Bay River near Alpena
TitleScene at Towbridge Dam in Thunder Bay River near Alpena
Datec. 1880
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionNULL
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48 Log Men Posing in Thunder Bay River
Title48 Log Men Posing in Thunder Bay River
Datec. 1880
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionNote the rapids to the left and small work boat on the right.
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Log Jam on the Thunder Bay River
TitleLog Jam on the Thunder Bay River
Datec. 1880
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionNULL
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Log Men at Work at the Mouth of the Thunder Bay River
TitleLog Men at Work at the Mouth of the Thunder Bay River
Datec. 1880
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionThis is where the logs were milled, then loaded on vessels.
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East from the Engine House Tower in Alpena
TitleEast from the Engine House Tower in Alpena
Datec. 1880
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionThis scene is looking toward Thunder Bay, Lake Huron. Note the masts of vessels docked in the mouth...
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JOHN W. BOARDMAN being loaded at H.P.C. Co..
TitleJOHN W. BOARDMAN being loaded at H.P.C. Co..
Date1949
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionJOHN W. BOARDMAN being loaded at Huron Portland Cement Company. Steamer ALPENA taking on load of st...
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E.M. FORD of the Huron Portland Cement Company being Loaded
TitleE.M. FORD of the Huron Portland Cement Company being Loaded
Date1949
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionBeing loaded at Huron Porland Cement Company
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METEOR-The Last of the Whalebacks
TitleMETEOR-The Last of the Whalebacks
Date1968
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionEntering the Thunder Bay River in August 1968. This vessel is currently a museum in Superior, Wisco...
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Tug BARBARA ANDRIE docked in Thunder Bay River
TitleTug BARBARA ANDRIE docked in Thunder Bay River
Datec. 1979
Subjectmaritime history
Description
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Ninth Avenue Dam on the Thunder Bay River
TitleNinth Avenue Dam on the Thunder Bay River
Date1979
Subjectmaritime history
Description
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Keeper
TitleKeeper's Residence, Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse
Datec. 1890
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionThunder Bay Island in Lake Huron off Alpena, Michigan
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Thunder Bay Island Life Boat Station
TitleThunder Bay Island Life Boat Station
Datec. 1890
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionThunder Bay Island in Lake Huron off Alpena, Michigan
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Thunder Bay Island Life Boat Station
TitleThunder Bay Island Life Boat Station
Datec. 1890
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionThunder Bay Island in Lake Huron off Alpena, Michigan
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The R.T. ROY entering the Thunder Bay River
TitleThe R.T. ROY entering the Thunder Bay River
Date1909
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionAlpena Lighthouse at mouth of Thunder Bay River.
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Working the Logs in the Mouth of the Thunder Bay River
TitleWorking the Logs in the Mouth of the Thunder Bay River
Datec. 1890
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionThunder Bay River, Alpena, Michigan
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Passenger Steamer SKYLARK and Schooner on South Side of Thunder Bay River just b
TitlePassenger Steamer SKYLARK and Schooner on South Side of Thunder Bay River just b
Datec. 1865
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionNULL
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Thunder Bay and Mouth of River at Alpena
TitleThunder Bay and Mouth of River at Alpena
Date1916
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionNULL
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Lumber Carriers in River Storage, Thunder Bay River
TitleLumber Carriers in River Storage, Thunder Bay River
Date1900
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionThunder Bay River, Lake Huron, Alpena, Michigan. Possible vessels: RALPH, SAM FLINT, STEVEN C. HALL...
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First Wooden Swing Bridge in Alpena, built 1872-73
TitleFirst Wooden Swing Bridge in Alpena, built 1872-73
Datec. 1875
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionCity of Alpena, today's 2nd Avenue.
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Fletcher, Pack & Co. Timber Mill, Alpena, Michigan
TitleFletcher, Pack & Co. Timber Mill, Alpena, Michigan
Datec. 1883
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionMouth of Thunder Bay River on Thunder Bay, Lake Huron.
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Thunder Bay River above Bridge
TitleThunder Bay River above Bridge
Date1897
Subjectmaritime history
DescriptionNULL
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