Christopher Columbus whaleback white at Racine

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 a tinted postcard of her visit to racine, wisconsin probably about 1896 when she was in general excursion service. Date: Taken probably during the 1896 transportation season.