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From about 1878 until the mid-1930s, Coeur d'Alene Lake in Idaho had possibly the largest number of steamboats anywhere. The book, Steamboats in the Timber, by Ruby El Hult, tells their story. Here are views of the lake and the boats. Click on thumbnail to see larger photo of each ship, or click the link at the bottom of each page. 
 
If you want to learn about the history of paddlewheel steamboats in Idaho, start with this book: Steamboats in the Timber by Ruby El Hult. Amazon can try to find a used copy for you, as this book is sadly out of print. If you cannot find the book through Amazon, it is still available from the Museum of North Idaho in Coeur d'Alene. Click here for the Museum of North Idaho website. Steamboats.com thanks Jeffrey Davis for sending these photos. 
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