Mississippi River Collection (#9)

The city of St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America. An aerial panorama of the city published by Currier & Ives in 1874

Steamboats racing on the Mississippi river, United States of America in the 19th century. These riverboats contributed to the economic development of the river. Major ports included St

St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America in the early 19th century, with paddle steamers on the Mississippi River. Lithography by T. Moore after a work by E.W. Playter

Colour print of St. Louis, Missouri as seen from above Mississippi River, dated 1859
Colour print of St. Louis, Missouri as seen from above Mississippi River

Mississippi River Delta, Louisiana, Usa, True Colour Satellite Image. True colour satellite image of the Mississippi River Delta

Antquie Map of the United States
Vintage map of the United States of America from 1837

LA SALLE CLAIMING LOUISIANA. French explorer Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, claiming Louisiana for France, 9 April 1682. Oil on canvas, 1847, by George Catlin

STEAMBOAT INTERIOR, c1870. Cabin of the Mississippi steamer, James Howard, c1870. The largest steamboat ever built in the West, the James Howard was 330 feet long, 54 feet in the beam

MAP OF LOUISIANA TERRITORY. Detail of a map of the Mississippi Valley and the Louisisana Territory made by Guillaume Delisle, Nuremberg, Germany, 1734

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1870. The steamboat Robert E. Lee docked along the Mississippi River. Photographed c1870

CLEMENS: TOM & HUCK. The Magic River. Cartoon by Luther D. Bradley for the Chicago Daily News on the occasion of the death of American humorist and writer Samuel L

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT WRECK. Wreckage of the antebellum passenger steamer U. S. M. Mississippi in a Louisiana bayou
LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT WRECK. Wreckage of the antebellum passenger steamer U.S.M. Mississippi in a Louisiana bayou. Wood engraving, American, 1888, after a drawing by Charles Graham

STEAMBOAT ACCIDENT, 1859. Burning and explosion of the steamship Princess at Conrads Point, near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on the Mississippi River. Two hundred lives were lost. Wood engraving, 1859

ILLINOIS: TOWBOAT. The Sally Archer, a towboat of the Archer Daniels Midland Company, pushing a barge at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo, Illinois, at sunrise

New Orleans docks under electric lights, 1880s
Levee at night illuminated for the first time with electric lights, New Orleans, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Steamboats on the Mississippi at St. Louis, Missouri
City of St. Louis from the Mississippi River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

US Navy base in Memphis, Tennessee, 1850s
Navy Yard in Memphis, Tennessee, on the Mississippi River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Railroad trestle over the Mississippi River in Minnesota
Northern Pacific Railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at Brainerd, Minnesota, 1871. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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La Salle and his companions exploring the lower Mississippi River for France, 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"The Mighty Mississippi: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the year 1870, where a legendary steamboat race took place on the vast expanse of the Mississippi River. The Robert E. Lee and the Natchez embarked on an epic journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, battling against each other's prowess and determination. In an astonishing display of speed and skill, it was the Robert E. Lee that emerged victorious after three days, eighteen hours, and fourteen minutes of intense competition. As we delve further into history, we encounter another remarkable sight along this iconic river - the Sultana paddle steamer making a stop at Helena in 1865. This vessel stands as a testament to the bustling activity that once graced these waters. The Battle of New Orleans also left its mark on this historic waterway when American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson triumphed over British forces during the War of 1812. It was a pivotal moment in American history that forever solidified their control over this crucial trade route. Nature itself has bestowed its wonders upon the Mississippi River too; one such spectacle being a meteor shower illuminating its night sky in 1833. Imagine witnessing shooting stars streaking across this majestic backdrop. Moving forward to 1865, we find ourselves aboard a Louisiana steamboat meandering through bayous by torchlight – an enchanting scene captured beautifully in lithograph form. Fast forward again to Minneapolis in the vibrant 1870s; here lies a city flourishing alongside this great river, with its towering skyline reflecting off its shimmering waters. Paddle steamer Natchez gracefully glides along these currents - an elegant reminder of how vital steamboats were for transportation and commerce during those times. Even amidst conflict, naval battles erupted on these very waters during America's Civil War in 1861 – showcasing both bravery and sacrifice as soldiers fought for their beliefs while navigating treacherous currents. St.