Steamboat Building in Elizabeth, PA

A Journal of daily activities at the Elizabeth Marine Ways 1898 to 1925 

GREATER PITTSBURGH

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The Packet GREATER PITTSBURGH was originally the HOMER SMITH which was renamed in 1928  The Packet GREATER PITTSBURGH was originally the HOMER SMITH which was renamed in 1928  The Packet GREATER PITTSBURGH was originally the HOMER SMITH which was renamed in 1928

These photos of the Packet GREATER PITTSBURGH are from a 1929 movie of the celebration of the final lock on the Ohio River being completed. This 18 minute movie showing numerous boats with their whistles blowing is outstanding.  This video can be viewed at : https://digital.tcl.sc.edu/digital/collection/MVTN/id/5182/rec/11

 

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