This picture was a postcard from the early 1900’s. The origional postcard was cleaned up using Photo Shop since heavy postmarks bled from the back to the front of the card as well as parts of the card were faded. The side wheels must have been powered by a gasoline engine since the tank on the top of the cabin likely is a fuel tank. My friend Ed Provine graciously allowed me to copy this card from his vast collection of steamboat postcards and pictures.