Friday, March 8, 2013

Sepia Sat.

St Charles river front 1880. an old post card.


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  1. It's hard to see,but I guess those guys have black skins? I wonder what is in those bags of cargo?

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  2. The ones on the boat are.
    Lots of corn and such in this area.

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  3. It looks like a proper working boat, as opposed to the pleasure-oriented paddles steamers that we've seen elsewhere this week. Great image - thanks for sharing it.

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  4. It was surely an enjoyable ride, after all the hard work of loading the ship!

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  5. This area use to see hundreds of these. Not a one around anymore.

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  6. I wouldn't have fancied carrying heavy sacks across what looks like littel more than a plank A real working ship.

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    1. Do ya think we could get away with that now.

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  7. There is so much detail in the photograph. A great choice for the theme.

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  8. A picture is worth a thousand words ... especially this one.

    Kathy M.

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  9. A day in the life. Fine old RPPC. A worthwhile rescue.

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  10. It tells a story, doesn't it?

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  11. There is something very peaceful about the scene, but I can't imagine why as it is full of people working hard.

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  12. Kinda like the narrow boats of the mid west USA.

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  13. What a wonderful old photo. The people carrying the cargo on board is great to see.

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