Lake Chelan Washington Lakeside Steamboat Landing 1910 Real Photo Postcard
The S.S. Lady of the Lake, launched in 1900, was a prominent sternwheeler operated by the Lake Chelan Navigation Company, serving the remote communities along Lake Chelan in Washington State. This vessel, seen at the Lakeside landing, was instrumental in connecting the small settlements and early industries scattered across the 50-mile-long lake, which was otherwise largely inaccessible.
During the early 20th century, steamboat travel was the primary mode of transportation and communication for the Chelan Valley. These vessels facilitated the movement of passengers, mail, and essential supplies, supporting the region's burgeoning mining, timber, and agricultural ventures before the widespread development of roads. This scene captures a vital era of frontier development reliant on waterborne transport.
During the early 20th century, steamboat travel was the primary mode of transportation and communication for the Chelan Valley. These vessels facilitated the movement of passengers, mail, and essential supplies, supporting the region's burgeoning mining, timber, and agricultural ventures before the widespread development of roads. This scene captures a vital era of frontier development reliant on waterborne transport.
