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New Orleans circa 1900. "The City from Algiers." At left, the centerwheeler ferry Thomas Pickles. Panorama made from two 8x10 glass negatives. View full size.
Even the smokestacks at the various industries have ornamental caps on top. If you're going to pollute on that scale, do it with style.
What is that structure in the foreground to the far left? At first glance it appears to be a dock under construction. upon closer examination, it looks like something used to load/unload from boats. Any ideas?
I can't be the only one who thought Dave was throwing a "Rugrats" reference in there, can I? Imagine my surprise on finding out there actually *was* a Thomas Pickles.
Searching for more information on centerwheelers, I found this.
In my 67 years I have NEVER heard of a centerwheeler! Shorpy teaches me something new again! Thank you, Shorpy!
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