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5676. Steamer "Como" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1890 - 1900
Description:
The Como was one of the streetcar steamboats on Lake Minnetonka. Message says the writer took the Como from the hotel to the island, and that the fishing is so good in this lake that it is not unusual to catch 100 pounds of bass in three hours, postmarked and dated 1907.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5677. Steamer "Minnehaha" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
Steamer Minnehaha plying the waters of Lake Minnetonka, with flags flying, and passengers both inside on the lower deck, and outside on the upper deck, postmarked 1907. Writer describes watching the Chicago Cubs beat Brooklyn 4-3 in Chicago: score at the end of 8th favored Chicago 3-0, end of 9th--3-3, end of 10th--3-3, end of 11th--4-3. "Great doings."
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5678. A Twin City Steamboat at the Narrows on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
This steamboat seems to have stopped at a dock at the Narrows. This was the scene before the bridge was built across the Narrows. The north side of this channel is in the town of Orono, and the south side is in Tonka Bay. Printed message gives description of Lake Minnetonka, postmarked and dated 1918.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5679. Steamer "Puritan" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
Steamer Puritan's passengers enjoy travel on the lower and upper decks, both protected from the sun by awnings, dated 1909. Message is not in English.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5680. The Puritan streetcar boat at the landing, Excelsior, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
The Puritan docks at Excelsior Landing in front of The Blue Line, with the White House Hotel on the hill behind the caf??. The message on back in Norwegian lists meal for $2.00 and is postmarked 1910.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5681. Bridge over Minnehaha Creek in Minnetonka Mills, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
Bridge crossed the dry creek bed of Minnehaha Creek after a long dry spell. Writer watched for President Taft to cross the bridge in an auto during his visit to Minneapolis, but missed seeing him, dated November 12, 1909.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5682. Steamer "St. Paul" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
Three-decked steamer St. Paul steams across Lake Minnetonka with its flags flying, and its side-wheels working, carrying many passengers, color added, dated and postmarked 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5683. The White Bear steamboat at the Narrows on Lake Minnetonka, Orono, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
This express steamboat "White Bear" has just passed under the new steel bridge at the Narrows. Its advertising sign says it is an express for Zumbra; this channel connects the Upper Lake to the Lower Lake of Lake Minnetonka; the bridge connects Orono and Tonka Bay, postmarked 1916.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5684. Pavilion or Waiting Station for the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, Excelsior, minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
Photo of the pavilion or waiting station for the Twin City Rapid Transit Company (T.C.R.T.) streetcar stop in Excelsior, Minnesota, with color added, is postmarked 1910.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5685. Excelsior boat landing, Excelsior, Minnesota

Date Created:
1940 - 1950
Description:
The Lakeview Hasty Tasty and a second building at the boat landing in Excelsior advertise Coca Cola and 7 Up, 10 cent hamburgers, Coney Islands, pop or ice cream for a nickel, and cracker jack, plus bathing and picnic grounds, soft drinks and beer. The steam boat Minnetonka is docked at the landing, postmarked 1957.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5686. Steamer "Harriet" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1904 - 1910
Description:
The Harriet, one of the six express streetcar steamboats on Lake Minnetonka operated by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company, hand colored.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5687. Steamer "Minneapolis" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1910
Description:
The Minneapolis was one of the streetcar steamboats on Lake Minnetonka. It had two decks and a side paddle wheel, color added, postmarked 1910.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5688. Ferry "St. Paul" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Date Created:
1906 - 1920
Description:
The Saint Paul, a ferry boat steamer on Lake Minnetonka, had three decks and a side paddle wheel. In this photo flags are flying from both the bow and stern of the upper, open deck, and every deck is crowded with passengers. The ferries ran from 1906 to 1911.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5689. Excelsior boat landing, Excelsior, Minnesota

Date Created:
1920 - 1930
Description:
Aerial view of Excelsior docks includes the Blue Line. The date of postmark is 1930.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5690. Four Lake Minnetonka steamers at the dock, Excelsior, Minnesota

Date Created:
1906 - 1920
Description:
The steamers Excelsior, Minnetonka, Minneapolis, and Saint Paul wait at the dock for passengers; the ferries ran from 1906 to 1911.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

5691. Architectural drawing for 73 foot Express Boat "Excelsior" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Creator:
Harding, F.T.
Date Created:
1915-02-18
Description:
Architectural blueprint for the 73 foot Express Boat "Excelsior" that was built and added to the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's Lake Minnetonka steamboat fleet in 1915. The vessel was decommissioned in 1926 and eventually scrapped.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

5692. Architectural drawing for the tugboat "Hercules" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Creator:
Harding, F.T.
Date Created:
1917-02-26
Description:
Architectural blueprint for the tugboat "Hercules" that was built by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company in 1917. The vessel was scuttled to the bottom of Lake Minnetonka in 1926.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

5693. Architectural drawing for 73 foot Express Boat "Excelsior" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Creator:
Harding, F.T.
Date Created:
1915-02-26
Description:
Architectural blueprint for the 73 foot Express Boat "Excelsior" that was built and added to the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's Lake Minnetonka steamboat fleet in 1915. The vessel was decommissioned in 1926 and eventually scrapped.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

5694. Architectural drawing for the restored Express Boat "Minnehaha" on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Creator:
Scheftel, Steve
Date Created:
1993-05-23
Description:
Architectural blueprint for the restored Express Boat "Minnehaha", which was raised from the bottom of Lake Minnetonka in 1980 and restored 1990-1996.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

5695. Architectural drawing for 100 foot Express Boat on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Creator:
Harding, F.T.
Date Created:
1915-01-04
Description:
Architectural blueprint for the proposed but never-built 100 foot Express Boat that would have been part of the Twin City Rapid Transit Company's steamboat fleet on Lake Minnetonka.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

5696. Architectural drawings for the original 6 Express Boats on Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota

Creator:
Smith, J.H.
Date Created:
1908-04-17
Description:
Three part set of architectural blueprints for the six original, 70 foot Express Boats built by the Twin City Rapid Transit Company in 1906. Designed by Wayzata boat builder Royal C. Moore, these boats were in service on Lake Minnetonka until 1926. Three of these boats (Como, Minnehaha, and White Bear) were scuttled to the bottom of Lake Minnetonka in 1926, while two others (Harriet and Stillwater) were scrapped. The "Hopkins" was sold and used as an excursion vessel until it was scuttled in 1949. The "Minnehaha" was raised in 1980, restored 1990-1996, and returned to passenger service May 25, 1996.
Contributing Institution:
Lake Minnetonka Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Architectural drawings (visual works)

5697. Excursion Boats in Lake City, Minnesota

Creator:
Carlson, Roy, 1886-1992
Date Created:
1988
Description:
Roy Carlson (1886-1992) discusses excursion boats in Lake City, Minnesota. He and the audience also discuss storms, using the boats for commuting and dancing, and the fires at Gillett & Eaton. A man name Otto mentions immigrating from Germany.
Contributing Institution:
Lake City Historical Society
Type:
Sound Recording Nonmusical
Format:
Oral histories
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