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Whaleback entering Weitzel Lock, Sault Sainte Marie, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
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Whaleback entering Weitzel Lock, Sault Sainte Marie, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Whaleback entering Weitzel Lock, Sault Sainte Marie, Mich. between 1900 and 1910
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Lock Michigan United States Of America Steam Steam Ship Steamship Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher Whaleback William A Livingstone
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This photograph captures the moment the steamship Whaleback enters Weitzel Lock in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, between 1900 and 1910. The image, created by an unknown photographer, offers a glimpse into the rich maritime history of the United States. The Whaleback, a unique design of steamship, is making its way through the lock system on the St. Marys River, which connects Lake Superior to Lake Huron. The lock, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was essential for the transportation of goods and people between the Great Lakes. In the foreground, a crowd of onlookers gathers on the banks of the river, eagerly watching the ship's progress. Children, both girls and boys, are among the spectators, their curious faces reflecting the excitement of the occasion. Men, likely workers or local residents, stand nearby, adding to the sense of community and industry that thrived in this region. The steamship, with its distinctive shape and smokestacks, dominates the scene. The dry plate glass negative, measuring 8 x 10 inches, reveals intricate details of the ship's structure and the surrounding landscape. The photograph, held in the Library of Congress, is a testament to the country's industrial heritage and the role that maritime transportation played in shaping the United States. The image, taken during the early 20th century, serves as a reminder of the past and the enduring allure of the Great Lakes and their historic waterways.
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