The post Monday about the Ferry Dock, reminded me of this photo that was posted a long time ago, to the first version of the website, long before it was in today’s Blog format.
The Pleasure was built in 1894, and worked for the Detroit & Windsor Ferry Company.
As you can see in this photo, the boat was the setting for this photo from 1911 for the National Editorial Association Convention in Detroit. Note the stained/leaded glass windows.
Great detail in these old photos…
A few people riding on the top deck near the funnel…
I think the Pleasure along with her sister ship the Promise, also did occasional duty to Boblo as well in the early days…
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EVERYONE wore hats back then!
Yeah but not baseball hats. And I am sure they took them off when they went inside. : )
Thanks for the very detailed pictures.
Awesome pictures. Everyone dressed up so nicely. The detail in the pictures are wonderful..so clear. There are alot of people on this boat. Wonder if it is a special occasion or just a way to cool down on a hot day and catch a little breeze.
What year did the passenger ferry system discontinue between Windsor and Detroit?
The Walkerville Detroit ferry ended May 15, 1942
A picture of the Pleasure is posted on this website.
http://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/details.asp?r=vs&ID=874&number=1
as well as this article
http://images.maritimehistoryofthegreatlakes.ca/details.asp?r=vs&ID=36824&number=4
Wow, none of their pants are hanging below their butts!! Etiquette & Class......