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Right Place, Right Time: Tugboat Hercules
the tug Hercules came into being at the tail end of steam travel on Minnetonka. How well could it have fared and what became of this workhorse boat?
Steamboat Acte Takes Center Stage!
The story of one of Minnetonka’s most beloved steamboats is on full display. Not to mention her short lived life and abrupt end.
The Last of a Generation: Steamboat Excelsior
It’s 1909 and steamer Excelsior has reached her final day. What will happen and what events led to her demise?
Cashing In While The Going Is Good
This rare postcard has an extra unique story to tell. What can we learn from a single image?
Steamboat Hopkins Sails Into The Spotlight!
Steamboat Hopkins, the second most famous streetcar boat.
History of the “Torpedo Stern”
Minnehaha’s hull takes shape, influenced by the trends of her time.