Ferry post card, circa early 1900s
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Steam boat ferry operators encouraged families to ride in order to enjoy the cooling, river air during the short trip. This tradition remains a popular way to cool off on a summer day.
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This file appears in: Early Ferry Service across the Mississippi River
Early Ferry Service across the Mississippi River
Since the founding of New Orleans in 1718, the Mississippi River proved crucial in the city's development as a colonial French and Spanish port. Crossing the river was essential from the outset. The…