Propeller from steamer "Independence," Government Park, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

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Description

View of a propeller from the steamer "Independence" at Government Park in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Printed on front: "Propeller wheel off steamer 'Independence' in Government Park, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich." Printed on back: "The propeller wheel from the steamer Independence is to be seen in Government Park, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Prior to the invention of this wheel in 1845 by one John Ericsson, only paddle wheels were used for propulsion. Published exclusively for Frank T. Patyk, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Genuine Curteich-Chicago 'C.T. Art-Colortone' post card (reg. U.S. Pat. Off.)"

Details

Resource ID:: bh021963
Subject:: Propellers--Michigan--Sault Sainte Marie; Parks--Michigan--Sault Sainte Marie; Postcards
Publisher:: Frank T. Patyk; Curt Teich & Co.
Date:: unknown
Format:: 1 postcard : col. ; 3.5 x 5.5 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: M/Localities-Sault Ste. Marie
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.