Christopher Columbus whaleback GoodrichDock

Sprague painting the s. S. Christopher columbus was a whaleback excursion liner designed by alexander mcdougall and built in 1892-1893 in superior, wisconsin by american steel barge company for service to ferry passengers to and from the world's columbian exposition, and later placed in general and excursion service to various ports around the great lakes. This image is of her at the goodrich docks in chicago, illinois while owned by the goodrich transportation company, and used in general excursion service. Date: Taken probably circa 1912, based on liveries.