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A rocky bluff, known locally as Eagle Point, is visible in this image. The number 1286-1 is written on a label that has been stuck to the lower left corner of the slide.

This image shows an east facing view of the Eagle Point Bridge. Two spans of the steel structure and the wooden trestle are visible.

This image of Lock and Dam Number 11 was taken from Eagle Point, looking east across the Mississippi River. The walls of the lock, visible in the foreground, appear to be almost complete. The roller and tainter gate walls further out in the…

Looking west from Mississippi River level, houses and other buildings may be seen. Small boats are pulled up on the shore near the buildings. The end of the Eagle Point Bridge is just visible up-river (north) of the buildings. The Eagle Point Bluffs…

A woman is standing beside railroad tracks, looking south and shading her eyes as if she is watching for a train. A man can be seen hurrying across the tracks toward the woman. Behind her is the Chicago Burlington & Quincy depot. Across the tracks…

A woman and man are seated on the side of a partially submerged steam engine that has tipped over into waters of the Mississippi that have covered tracks near the Dubuque water front. Another woman is standing on the tracks. The engine overturned on…

Two men, dressed in bowler hats and suits, are looking at where high water from the Mississippi river has covered one of the double rail road track along the Dubuque water front. A large steam engine and its tender car have tipped over into the water…

Two gentlemen wearing suits, bowler hats and overcoats are standing on a brick walkway next to a railroad siding. One of the gentlemen is carrying two valises. Tracks are visible behind the men. The rear of the car may be seen behind and to the left…

Standing on the viaduct and partially facing the camera, a man may be seen looking down into the canyon. A billboard (text is illegible) is visible across the canyon. Railroad track at the bottom of the canyon are faintly visible.

Built in 1886, a large brick building in Richardson Romanesque style, with four chimneys and several cupolas, dominates this image. The photographer has identified the building as the Illinois Central Depot. A covered platform is visible between the…