The Last Wooden-Hull Sternwheeler, Iowa's Lone Star Steamer Is A True Feat Of Engineering
By Raymond Goldfield|Published May 23, 2022
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
In centuries past, the Mississippi River was filled with wooden steamboats transporting passengers and cargo to their destination. Today, they’ve all been replaced by modern fleets and most of the original ships have been sent to the scrapyard. Most, but not all. In the Buffalo Bill Museum in Le Claire, Iowa – right on the banks of that famous river – one historic boat still stands. Step inside the museum and learn the tale of the Lone Star Steamer, the very last wooden-hull sternwheeler.
Have you visited the Lone Star Steamer at the Buffalo Bill Museum? Let us know all about your visit and your other favorite exhibits in the comments section. If you’re planning a visit to the museum, make sure to visit their website to learn all about their special events and programs.
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