Category Archives: Steamboat Minnehaha

Photos and commentary concerning the steamboat Minnehaha: built in 1906, scuttled in 1926, risen from the bottom 1980, and re-launched 1996. The dream of Jerry and Sharon Provost, the Minnehaha remains alive because of the devotion and hard work of volunteers and the Museum of Lake Minnetonka organization.

Minnehaha Begins 2011 Cruises, 05/28

Tomorrow, the steamboat Minnehaha begins her 16th year of cruising Lake Minnetonka since her resurrection from the bottom of the lake. It is fitting that the Minnehaha begins each season on Memorial Day weekend, because she prompts us to remember … Continue reading

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Preparing for Show

I’ve been busy preparing for my month-long show at the Washburn Public Library. The library has three spaces, each with it’s own unique lighting environment. I’ve been to the library twice to evaluate the spaces and to see how my … Continue reading

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Winterized

In front of the boat barn that houses the steamboat Minnehaha, there is a parking lot full of old machinery. Jammed check to jowl, vintage olive drab World War II trucks, a red crane, and other iron ghosts sit beneath … Continue reading

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Minnehaha: Inspecting the Boiler

In the warm shadows of the boat barn, the steamboat Minnehaha rests in the cradle of her five axle trailer. A skirt of plastic sheeting surrounds her from the waterline down. The boat barn is three stories tall. At one … Continue reading

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Steamboat Minnehaha, 09/2010

Prints of this image and others are available at my store.

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