Towboat "Baltimore," January 11, 1896

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Title

Towboat "Baltimore," January 11, 1896

Subject

Towboats
Black Warrior River (Ala.)

Description

On January 11,1896, the first towboat - the "Baltimore" of Demopolis - passed under the drawbridge and into safe anchor in Lock No. 1.

A large party of Tuscaloosa and Northport people including ladies and gentlemen, as well as small boys and girls, boarded the "Baltimore" at Lock No.1 and through the courtesy of Colonel R. P. Knox enjoyed the first trip of the towboat to several mines along the Black Warrior River's edge.

Source

Tuscaloosa News Archive

Date

January 11, 1896

Contributor

Betty Slowe (Description)

Type

Photograph

Identifier

247

Coverage

Black Warrior River (AL)

Original Format

Photograph

Physical Dimensions

8 inches x 10 inches