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1901 Great Lake Erie Steamboat Race...
1901 Great Lake Erie Steamboat Race...
Item # 718692
June 03, 1901
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 3, 1901
* The Great Lake Erie Steamboat Race (upcoming)
* The Tashmoo vs. City of Erie - steamers
* Cleveland, Ohio to Erie, Pennsylvania
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TASHMOO FIR FOR BIG RACE" with subheads. (see images)
Ten pages, light toning, a little margin wear, generally good. Should be handled with care.
AI notes: The Great Lake Erie Steamboat Race of 1901 was a high-profile contest between two rival steamers, the City of Erie and the Tashmoo, racing from Cleveland to Erie on June 4th. Though Tashmoo led early, mechanical issues slowed her down, and the City of Erie won the 94-mile race in 8 hours and 26 minutes, finishing about 45 minutes ahead. The event captivated the public and marked a peak moment in Great Lakes steamboat rivalry.
Category: The 20th Century
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