Sent in 1923 to a friend in Illinois. This postcard shows a Whaleback Steamer, The Christopher Columbus going through Milwaukee.
This particular whaleback was scrapped in 1936 and it was the only whaleback made for passenger service.
Hi, I am Jim, I love Kentucky, and traveling in and around Kentucky! I also love the entire country, and all of the beautiful and strange places here and there! This blog covers the overlooked, forgotten, and underrated places, people, and moments in history in America, with a focus on Kentucky! It will cover great tourists stops, books about people and history, and include photos and postcard scans.
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