Steamer 1909

Description:	Front: Script at bottom of image reads, The City of Warsaw Winona Lake, Ind. Handwritten script at bottom reads, Ernest K. Mechlin.Back: Body of message reads, My Dear Brother: I extend to you my hearty greetings on passing another milestone. I fully expected to have a box of honey to sweeten your pathway, but-: Believe me yours truly Ernest K. Mechlin. Addressed to, Mr. John Revermaugh, Noswich, O The City of Warsaw usually docked near the Bath House and Boat House north of the business district in Winona Lake, Indiana.Steam powered boats were long a part of the nautical endeavors at Eagle Lake and Winona Lake. They played an important transportation link between Warsaw and Winona Lake. A channel connected the lake water with a dock at a location north of the present day Winona Ave. near the intersection of the north/south and east/west railroads. The railroads brought passengers to Warsaw. The Big Four Station was located at the site of the former Little Crow Milling Company, and the Pennsylvania Station was located about five blocks to the west. Some of the steamboat names included “The City of Warsaw”, “Daisy”, “Welcome”, “Nash”, and “Eagle”. Others may have existed. The other role of the boats was to take visitors on cruises around the lake. Most of the boats were constructed on site.
Origin:	1909-02-02
Created By:	Bradford & Co., St. Joseph. Mich.
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/150
Collection:	Grace College - Winona Lake Postcards
Copyright:	Contact Morgan Library, Winona Lake, IN for copy and usage permissions
Geography:	Winona Lake (Ind.)
Subjects:	Steamer

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