Flatboat Collection

Marietta on the Ohio River, 1870s
Steamboats on the Ohio River at Marietta, Ohio, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal barge at Troy, New York
Barge on the Erie Canal at West Troy, New York, in the late 1800s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal locks
Boat in the Erie Canal locks at Lockport, New York, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal at Schenedtady, New York
Erie Canal barge towed through Schenectady, New York, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

St. Louis on the Mississippi River, 1870s
Steamboat traffic on the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri, 1870s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Towing Erie Canal barges on the Hudson River
Erie Canal grain-boats towed down the Hudson River to New York City, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Opening the Erie Canal, 1825
New York Governor Dewitt Clinton on the ceremonial first boat to open the Erie Canal, 1825. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BINGHAM: FUR TRADERS, 1845. George Caleb Bingham: Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. Oil, c1845

Erie Canal boats wintering in New York harbor
Erie Canal boats anchored for the winter at the East River docks, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

GEORGIA: SAVANNAH RIVER. The Savannah River near Augusta, Georgia. Wood engraving, 19th century

A Barge by the Tow-Path, Probably on the Trent near Nottingham (w / c)
2651226 A Barge by the Tow-Path, Probably on the Trent near Nottingham (w/c) by Gash, Walter Bonner (1869-1928); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

On the Mississippi, c. 1866 (colour litho)
PNP247871 On the Mississippi, c.1866 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Ohio River at New Albany, Indiana, 1870s
New Albany, Indiana, viewed from the Ohio River, about 1870. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ships entering the Mississippi River from the Gulf of Mexico, 1700s
Sailing ships at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the late 1700s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Busy New Orleans waterfront, late 1800s
Steamboats and barges on the Mississippi River at New Orleans, circa 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Barges towed by steam power on the Erie Canal
Steam-powered canal-boat towing a barge on the Erie Canal, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young Abe Lincoln working on an Ohio River keelboat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Settlers on the Ohio River
Flatboat of settlers descending the Ohio River, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mississippi River flatboat
Flatboat hauling cargo down the Mississippi River, early 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Boats on the lower Mississippi River, 1850s
Steamboats and a raft passing a sugar plantation on the Mississippi River, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mules towing a barge on the Erie Canal
Grain-boat towed by a mule team on the Erie Canal, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cincinnati, Ohio, 1810
Ohio River flatboat passing Cincinnati in 1810. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Grain barges leaving Chicago for the Erie Canal
Barges loaded with grain from Chicago bound for the Erie Canal, under tow on Lake Michigan, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Erie Canal in Buffalo, New York
Boats at their moorings on the Erie Canal in Buffalo, New York, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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James A. Garfield as a boy, working as a mule rider towing a canal boat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Young Lincoln working on a river barge
Young Abe Lincoln as a flatboatman on the Ohio River. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

FLATBOAT: MISSISSIPPI RIVER. Wood engraving, 19th century

HANNIBAL, MISSOURI, 1848. Lithograph, German, 1848, after a painting by Henry Lewis (1819-1904)

MINNESOTA: SAINT PAUL. Lithograph, c1840

KEELBOAT ON THE MISSISSIPPI approaching Hannibal, Missouri. Lithograph, c1850, after a painting by Henry Lewis (1819-1904)

AUSTRIA: DANUBE. A view of the Danube River from Leopoldsberg, on the outskirts of Vienna, Austria, looking towards Klosterneuburg. Steel engraving, English, 1844, after William Henry Bartlett

YUKON: MILES CANYON, 1897. Flatboatmen passing through Miles Canyon on the Lewis (Lewes) River, or Yukon River, in the Yukon Territory, Canada. Photographed by F.D. Fujiwara, 1897

OXFORD: CHRISTCHURCH, 1890. Christchurch Meadows from the River. Drawing, c1890

LONDON: FLEET RIVER. Detail Entrance to the Fleet River, London. Oil on canvas by a follower of Samuel Scott, 18th century

ERIE CANAL: LITTLE FALLS. Village of Little Falls, New York, showing the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal. Steel engraving, 1839

STEAMSHIP, 1870. Bound Down the River. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1870

FLATBOAT, WYOMING. Crossing of the Platte Mouth of Deer Creek. Lithograph, American, mid-19th century

SNAG BOAT, c1910. A snag boat clearing snags along the Current River, southern Missouri or northern Arkansas, c1910

ILLINOIS: KEELBOAT. Keelboat at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers at Cairo, Illinois. Oil on canvas, 19th century, by an anonymous artist

American Revolutionary soldier. Marion and his men crossing the Pee Dee River to harass the British in South Carolina
FRANCIS MARION (1732?-1795). American Revolutionary soldier. Marion and his men crossing the Pee Dee River to harass the British in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War

Nineteen-year-old Abraham Lincoln as a flatboatman on the Mississippi River. Color engraving, 19th century
ABRAHAM LINCOLN. Nineteen-year-old Abraham Lincoln as a flatboatman on the Mississippi River. Color engraving, 19th century

Abraham Lincoln, C1828
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, c1828. Nineteen-year-old Abraham Lincoln as a flatboatman on the Mississippi River. Wood engraving, 1872

LIFE-RAFT NONPAREIL, 1867. The American pontoon raft Nonpareil, which a crew of 3 brought from Southampton, England, to New York in 43 days

MISSISSIPPI RIVER: BLUFFS. A view of the Upper Mississippi River, showing bluffs along the shore. Line engraving, 19th century

TENNESSEE: CHATTANOOGA. The Tennessee River at Chattanooga, Tennessee. Line engraving by Harry Fenn, 19th century

LONDON: CHELSEA, 1730. View of Chelsea, London, on the Thames River. Color engraving, 1730

MISSISSIPPI RAFT. Wood engraving, American, 1867

GERMANY: RIVER JUNCTION. View of the junction of the Danube and Iller Rivers near Ulm, Germany. Steel engraving, English, 1821, after a drawing by Robert Batty

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"Journeying through History: The Versatile Flatboat" Navigating the Erie Canal: A flatboat turned barge at Troy, New York. Unlocking Opportunities: Witness the Erie Canal locks in action. Schenectady's Water Highway: The serene beauty of the Erie Canal. Marietta's Maritime Legacy: Exploring Ohio River aboard a 1870s flatboat. St. Louis' River Tales: Unveiling Mississippi River's charm on a 1870s flatboat. Towing Through Time: Hudson River becomes a lifeline for Erie Canal barges. Opening Pathways to Progress: Celebrating the inauguration of the Erie Canal in 1825. Capturing Frontier Life: George Caleb Bingham's iconic "Fur Traders Descending the Missouri. " Winter Haven for Boats: Discovering New York harbor as home to idle Erie Canal boats. Southern Serenity on Savannah River: Augusta, Georgia depicted in a 19th-century wood engraving. Tranquil Waters near Nottinghamshire Tow-Path : A picturesque scene with a barge by Trent riverbank (watercolor). Colorful Adventures along Mississippi River : Immersing oneself in vibrant scenes from c1866 lithograph. Embark on an immersive journey through time and witness the fascinating history of flatboats unfold before your eyes. From traversing the mighty waters of the Erie Canal at Troy, New York, to experiencing firsthand how these versatile vessels conquered locks along their path, every moment is filled with wonder and awe. Travel back to Marietta in the bustling 1870s as you step aboard a flatboat navigating Ohio River – feel its sturdy wooden planks beneath your feet and imagine life as it was during this era of exploration and trade. Continue your voyage downstream to St. Louis where you'll encounter the Mississippi River in all its glory.