Launch of the Steamship Arrow
Title
Launch of the Steamship Arrow
Description
The Arrow, Rockford's first public steamboat, was launched on the Rock River in 1885 and served well until sinking in 1900. This photograph looks north up the Rock River. The boat was launched next to Fred G. Shoudy's Wholesale grocery business at 116 N. Water Street just north of the State Street bridge.
Date
circa 1885
Rights
Midway Village Museum
Format
jpeg
Type
Still Image
Identifier
88.122.669
Original Format
Glass Plate Negative
Physical Dimensions
5" x 8"
Collection
Citation
“Launch of the Steamship Arrow,” Midway Village Museum - Digital Collections, accessed April 25, 2024, https://midwayvillagemuseumdigitalcollections.omeka.net/items/show/1166.