[A dredge removes sand from the Mississippi River]

[A dredge removes sand from the Mississippi River]

Dredges
Mississippi River
Dubuque (Iowa) -- Pictorial works
Herman J. Loemker Collection
Lantern slides

A paddlewheel dredge may be seen removing sand from a narrow channel near a bank of the Mississippi River. Sand is visible pouring out of a pipe which extends from the dredge into the main river channel. A narrow wooden warf, probably constructed for loading and unloading passengers and cargo from boats, is visible on the river side of the dredge.

Loemker, Herman J., 1868-1937

The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, 1450 Alta Vista Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001

This record is part of the Herman J. Loemker Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History, Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.

1915-1917

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Herman J. Loemker Collection

Digital image captured using a Microtek ScanMaker 8700 with transparent media adapter. TIFF file created from a glass lantern slide scanned in 16 - bit grey scale at 1200 ppi.

Still image

LO 026

Dubuque, Iowa

1 lantern slide: b & w

3.25 x 4.0 in.