In The Beginning
This rare image shows the CC being built at Superior in the fall of 1892.
The CC is launched on December 3, 1892.
Pre 1900 Images
This May 1893 image shows the CC at Superior after her fitting out.
This is an early view given as 1893, probably at Duluth or Superior.
This image is believed to be a very early one, c. 1893, probably at Duluth.
This early view from about 1893 was taken at Duluth.
This early view shows the CC at her fitout in 1893.
This image was made at the Soo by the noted marine photographer Andrew Youngs. It was probably made about 1898.
This image is from the Chicago World's Fair in 1893 as she approaches with a load of passengers.
This image shows the CC loading in 1893/94 at the World's Fair.
Detail from an 1893 world's fair stereoview.
This is an image of an old "hold to light" postcard. It shows the CC about 1893 and is probably from the World's Fair. It differs from the images at left.
This image was reportedly made on a rare trip to the eastern Lakes at Buffalo. Sch Chester B. Jones is in foreground.
This image appeared in the 1893 Chicago World's Fair program. It is not quite the same as the three similar images above and probably represents a unique image.
This very early postcard is a copy of the Sprague print below. Alexander McDougall's picture is added.
This image appeared in Mansfield's 1899 History of the Great Lakes and is the same view as the original on the right.
This painting, like the two below was done by Great Lakes marine artist
Howard Sprague. It shows the CC in 1893 and was widely circulated.
Noted Lakes marine artist Howard Sprague painted this beautiful image c. 1893 prior to the above images, but after that on the right.
This color image of the CC was painted by Sprague prior to the CC's launch. Sprague did not yet know the CC would be white.
This ticket from 1894 was made using Sprague's stylized black hull image, as was the ticket at right.
This is an image of an 1897 pass to the CC. Note the use of the above Sprague painting.
This stereoview shows the CC at Chicago in 1895/96.
Detail from the stereoview at left.
This rare view shows the CC passing through the Keweenaw Waterway c. 1896.
This unusual view shows the CC at Marquette, Michigan about 1896, probably on the same trip where the Keweenaw image was made.
This view made at Racine in about 1896 is the only color tint of the vessel done while she was painted white.
An early white CC at Racine, Wisconsin about 1896.
This unique Milwaukee postcard shows a white CC along with the Pabst Building before 1897.
This image is from Samuel Ward Stanton's American Steam Vessels. The original is thought to be the frontal view several rows up.
This image is from Samuel Ward Stanton's American Steam Vessels and depicts the CC in 1893. The original is thought to be the stereoview above.
The CC enters St. Joseph, Michigan c. 1898.
This nice stern image is believe to have been made about 1896.
The CC about 1899.
Souvenir buttons showing the CC c. 1894.
Rare view of CC at Huron Bay on Lake Superior about 1898.
CC interior before 1900.
CC interior before 1900.
CC interior before 1900.
Goodrich staff pose at CCs binnacle in the 1920s - Captain Moody at right
1900 - 1936 Images
Milwaukee Images
This rare color tint shows the CC in the river at Milwaukee in 1908.
This image shows the CC in the river at Milwaukee in 1917.
Entering the Harbor at Milwaukee prior to 1907. Compare with the B&W original at left.
Entering the harbor in 1907.
This original is believed to show the CC at Milwaukee in the river in the 1920s.
The CC in 1917 after the infamous tower accident.
An original photo image of the 1917 tower collision.
A closeup view of the damages from the 1917 collision.
CC during repairs after the 1917 collision.
Another view of the wreck immediately after the accident.
The tug Starke manuevers the CC in the river c. 1917.
This image shows the CC at Milwaukee about 1920.
This original glass plate is thought to show the CC entering Milwaukee c.1912
Modern day marine artist Michael Blaser caught the CC in this depiction of a X-mas tree ship at Milwaukee c. 1908.
Modern marine artist Russ Porter captured the CC in his depiction of a 1931 Milwaukee scene.
This images shows the CC being subjected to stability testing by a Gillen tug in 1915 following the Eastland capsizing.
This original of the CC under tow is believed to have been made at Milwaukee during her 1912 stability trials.
This landscape view shows the CC in the river at Milwaukee in 1907.
This later image c. 1927 shows the CC entering Milwaukee Harbor.
This beautiful color tint shows the CC at her Milwaukee dock about 1909.
Another view of the CC at the Milwaukee Goodrich dock.
A later view of the Goodrich dock at Milwaukee with the CC in back.
Rare view of the CC leaving Milwaukee at night.
An early 1900s stern view at Milwaukee.
Nice, unique view of the CC in the Milwaukee River about 1920.
Bridge Pictures at Milwaukee
An image c. 1920 showing the CC passing under the Buffalo St. Bridge. Note the three variations of the same image. This card is dated 1925.
This card dated 1930 is unique from the other images below of the Broadway Bridge. Note the absence of the dock.
The CC passes the Broadway Bridge at Milwaukee c. 1909
A slightly different earlier tint of the image at left.
This card dated 1908 appears to show a white pilot house and may have been made prior to her 1906 repainting.
A slightly different later tint of the card on the left. Note the brush treatment of the CC's smoke.
Chicago Images
This popular stern view at Chicago was made in 1907/08. Note the three tint variations
This card was used in 1907. Note that the ad on the building at right is missing in the same image below left.
This card was used in 1911.
This wonderful sternview color tint was taken in the Chicago River and the card was mailed in 1910.
This interesting stern view taken at the Goodrich dock in Chicago is believed to be a fairly early view c. 1912
Compare the differences in color tinting between this image and the identical one at left.
These three cards are all slightly different tints of a very common image made in the Chicago River in 1905.
Used postally in 1905.
Used postally in 1907
This popular image shows the CC entering Chicago Harbor c. 1910. The card was used in 1912.
This image was created in 1908 at Chicago. There are multiple tint variations, all with yellow upper works. This card was used in 1910.
This card dated 1909 shows the yellow upper works painted by her second owner. A slight tint variation of the previous card.
These three cards were used postally between 1906 and 1910. The image is believe to have been made at Chicago in 1905.
This untinted card shows the original image.
This card is a slightly different tint from that above.
Although this original image appears the same as the three previous, it is acutally a completely different tug and was made after 1915.
This image shows the ill-fated Eastland astern of the CC as they leave Chicago in about 1912.
Compare the tint of this image with the identical one at left.
This 1909 image is claimed as "entering Chicago Harbor" in this view, while at right it is labeled "entering Milwaukee Harbor."
I believe the Milwaukee card.
This scan shows the CC at the Goodrich dock in Chicago c. 1910
Later PC of the CC leaving Chicago.
Nice later color tint at Chicago, c. 1920.
CC leaving Chicago under full steam, c. 1920.
CC towed stern first Chicago, c. 1920.
Manitowoc Images
I believe this is a very late picture of the CC awaiting scrapping at Manitowoc or in winter layup late in her career.
This image shows the CC at winter layup at Manitowoc later in her career.
This is believed to be the last image of the CC, made about 1936 while she awaited scrapping.
This image c. 1907 shows the CC at Manitowoc with her yellow colors.
The CC is shown here at Manitowoc later in her career.
This view shows her later in her career at Manitowoc. Compare this original image with an identical color tint from a postcard.
This image shows the CC at the Goodrich Dock at Manitowoc after 1920.
This image shows the CC at Manitowoc in the teens.
The CC at Manitowoc in the early 1930s.
Color tint stern view at Manitowoc about 1920.
Tint of the CC at Manitowoc shipyard about 1908.
Nice early tint at Manitowoc about 1910.
Images on the Lake
This nice color tint view shows the CC enroute in 1905/06 and was used in 1907.
Compare this alternate tint with the card on the left.
Compare this card to those above. It is the original. Those above had the flags redrawn and the schooner and steamer added.
This heavily tinted card shows the CC after 1920.
This unique night view of the CC is believed to have been made about 1910.
Another nice view of the CC in the moonlight off Milwaukee.
This tinted view is believed to have been made c. 1910.
This original appears to have been made c. 1910.
This popular card was used about 1925 but shows the CC prior to 1915. Compare with the alternate tints to the right and below.
This uncredited painting shows the CC early in her career in her final configuration.
This unique, artistic view is believed to show the CC c. 1910.
A rare later visit to Duluth.
A 1920s ad for the CC.
This Goodrich card shows the CC. c. 1910.
Ten postcards - One Image
Despite vastly different appearances, the following ten tints are all of the same image, made about 1905. It was used into the 1930s.
Despite vastly different appearances, the following ten tints are all of the same image, made about 1905. It was used into the 1930s.
This card was postmarked 1908 and is a nice color tint.
This card was used postally in 1905.
Used postally in 1905
This card is dated 1909.
Used about 1913.
Used postally in 1923, a very old and heavily dressed up view from about 1905.