Mississippi River Collection

STEAMBOAT RACE, 1870. The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race between the Robert E. Lee and the Natchez from New Orleans to St. Louis won by the Robert E

STEAMBOATS: SULTANA, 1865. The paddle steamer Sultana photographed during a stop at Helena, Arkansas on the Mississippi River, about one day prior to its fateful explosion near Memphis

BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS. Defeat of the British Army by American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, 8 January 1815, during the War of 1812

LOUISIANA: STEAMBOAT, 1865. Through the Bayou by Torchlight. Lithograph, c1865, by Currier & Ives

Meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833
Remarkable meteor shower over the Mississippi River, 1833. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Mississippi River and the city of Minneapolis, 1870s
Minneapolis, village of St. Anthony, and St. Anthonys Falls on the Mississippi River, Minnesota, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Paddle steamer Natchez on the Mississippi River, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Minneapolis Minnesota US City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Scale 1:60, 000. All source data is in the public domain. U.S

Naval Battle on the Mississippi, 1861 Civil War Engraving
Engraving of the great Naval battle on the Mississippi, passage of the Second Division of the Federal Squadron past St. Philip, April 24, 1862

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

MAP OF COLONIAL AMERICA. Delisles map of colonial America, 1718, showing the Mississippi valley in strikingly accurate detail and the first map to use Texas as a place-name

The Champions of the Mississippi-- A Race for the Buckhorns. Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives
MISSISSIPPI RIVER RACE. The Champions of the Mississippi--" A Race for the Buckhorns." Lithograph, 1866, by Currier & Ives

SULTANA EXPLOSION, 1865. The explosion of the paddle steamer Sultana on the Mississippi River, 28 April 1865. Contemporary wood engraving

Brilliant sunrise over the Mississippi River near Montrose, Iowa

USA, Missouri, Perry County, Mississippi River, Eroded limestone and Tower Rock

ILLINOIS: NAUVOO, c1860. Nauvoo, Illinois, on the banks of the Mississippi River. Steel engraving, c1860

RACE ON MISSISSIPPI, 1860. A Midnight Race on the Mississippi River. Lithograph, 1860, by Currier & Ives

Lower Mississippi River defenses against Union ships, 1862
Route of the USS " Brooklyn" past Fort Jackson, Civil War battle of New Orleans, 1862. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

SHIP: MARINE ANGEL, 1953. Aerial view of the Marine Angel, at the time the largest vessel to travel the Mississippi River and the Illinois Waterway, as it rounds a sharp bend in the Chicago River

FORT SNELLING. Changing of the guard at the Fort Snelling block house on the banks of the Mississippi River. Photograph, late 19th century

MISSISSIPPI STEAMBOAT, c1896. The Bluff City, sternwheel steamboat of the Anchor Line, moored along the Mississippi River some time between its launching in 1896

NEW ORLEANS, 1884. The Levee in New Orleans. Lithograph, 1884, by Currier & Ives

USA, Missouri, Perry County, Tower Rock at sunrise on the Mississippi River

USA-Minnesota-Minneapolis: Evening city skyline scene from St. Anthony Main
USA, Minnesota, Minneapolis: Evening city skyline scene from St. Anthony Main

IA, Dubuque, Julien Dubuque bridge, spans the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois

CIVIL WAR: VICKSBURG, 1863. Admiral David Porters fleet on the Mississippi River, bombarding the Confederate blockade at Vicksburg, 16 April 1863. Lithograph by Currier and Ives, 1863

Louisiana, New Orleans, Mardi Gras Jester Statue, Riverwalk

Memphis, Tennessee, Mississippi River, Hernand De Soto Bridge, Connection Between Memphis And Arkansas, Interstate 40

A paddle steamer on the Mississippi River, 1850
3478551 A paddle steamer on the Mississippi River, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loading of a paddle steamer from a cotton chute on the Mississippi River)

A paddle steamer on the Mississippi River, 1850
3478552 A paddle steamer on the Mississippi River, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the loading of a paddle steamer from a cotton chute on the Mississippi River)

Mississippi River, 1873
1579974 Mississippi River, 1873; (add.info.: A Mississippi River scene with the "Belle of La Crosse" steamboat to the left and another steamboat, the "Alex)

Map of St. Louis, c.1900 (engraving)
532863 Map of St. Louis, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of St. Louis, Missouri, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

Map of New Orleans, c.1900 (engraving)
532801 Map of New Orleans, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of New Orleans, Louisiana, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG.

One's Loss is Another's Gain
John Fan

Targeting
Qing Zhao

Quick Snack
John Fan

Turn Around
John Fan

Natchez-Vidalia Bridge over the Mississippi River at sunset. Seen from Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez-Vidalia Bridge over the Mississippi River after sunset. Seen from Natchez, Mississippi

Natchez-Vidalia Bridge over the Mississippi River after sunset. Seen from Natchez, Mississippi

Aerial of barge on the Ohio River near the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi River, Fort Defiance State Park, Alexander County, Illinois

Aerial of the confluence of the Ohio (right) and Mississippi (left) Rivers at the southernmost point in Illinois. Fort Defiance State Park, Alexander County, Illinois. (Editorial Use Only)

Lunch over Mississippi
John Fan

The Nebraska and Kansas Territory: Steamer passing Baton Rouge, Nebraska, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Nebraska and Kansas Territory: Steamer passing Baton Rouge, Nebraska, 1856. Paddle steamer named "Uncle Sam" on the Mississipi, with Old Louisiana State Capitol in the distance

'Falls of the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Falls of the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

'Steamer on the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Steamer on the Mississippi; A Naturalist's Excursion in Wisconsin, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Minneapolis, view from across river, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
Minneapolis, view from across river, between 1880 and 1899

View down the Mississippi from Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
View down the Mississippi from Fort Snelling, Minn. between 1880 and 1899

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"The Mighty Mississippi: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to the year 1870, where a legendary steamboat race took place on the vast expanse of the Mississippi River. The Robert E. Lee and the Natchez embarked on an epic journey from New Orleans to St. Louis, battling against each other's prowess and determination. In an astonishing display of speed and skill, it was the Robert E. Lee that emerged victorious after three days, eighteen hours, and fourteen minutes of intense competition. As we delve further into history, we encounter another remarkable sight along this iconic river - the Sultana paddle steamer making a stop at Helena in 1865. This vessel stands as a testament to the bustling activity that once graced these waters. The Battle of New Orleans also left its mark on this historic waterway when American troops under Major General Andrew Jackson triumphed over British forces during the War of 1812. It was a pivotal moment in American history that forever solidified their control over this crucial trade route. Nature itself has bestowed its wonders upon the Mississippi River too; one such spectacle being a meteor shower illuminating its night sky in 1833. Imagine witnessing shooting stars streaking across this majestic backdrop. Moving forward to 1865, we find ourselves aboard a Louisiana steamboat meandering through bayous by torchlight – an enchanting scene captured beautifully in lithograph form. Fast forward again to Minneapolis in the vibrant 1870s; here lies a city flourishing alongside this great river, with its towering skyline reflecting off its shimmering waters. Paddle steamer Natchez gracefully glides along these currents - an elegant reminder of how vital steamboats were for transportation and commerce during those times. Even amidst conflict, naval battles erupted on these very waters during America's Civil War in 1861 – showcasing both bravery and sacrifice as soldiers fought for their beliefs while navigating treacherous currents. St.