Frank E. Kirby paddlewheeler
Photograph
Contemporary photographic reproduction of historic photo with poor quality. Note wood planks behind image.
Image shows the ship with plenty of people on the decks and flags waving in the wind.
Photo is printed on Kodak Velox Paper and has "25" and "D.D." written on the back.
2021.57.27
Print, photograph
Kirby, Frank E. 1849-1929
Winthers, Sally
3-1/2 in
6 in
005 A+B Nautical History
The Frank E. Kirby [ship], known as the "flyer of the lakes," and one of his [Mr. Kirby's] earliest designs, built for the Detroit and Sandusky route, was named in his honor. source: http://www.boblosteamers.com/kirby.html
09/03/2021
03/25/2022