GALLERY - THE PRIDE OF THE GREAT LAKES
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These galleries are dedicated to the men, women and children who boarded the Eastland in anticipation of a pleasant cruise and picnic, but instead were plunged into a desperate struggle for life or death. These galleries are also dedicated to the great number rescuers and volunteers who assisted those in need and unselfishly took on the emotional task of recovering the dead. It is our intent to display these images and their content unedited, in their original form, to accurately provide a better visual image of the ship and the disaster. CAUTION: Some of the disaster images are disturbing and graphic in nature.

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Eastland 1904 This postcard was printed in Frankfort, Germany for The Hugh C. Leighton Co. and shows the Eastland in the Chicago River circa 1904. Postmarked 1908. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Chicago-South Haven The Eastland with full stacks and her coat of white paint running for the Chicago-South Haven line. Circa 1905-1907. From the Kurt H. Gregory Collection
SS Eastland in the Chicago River The Eastland cruising down the river on a departure to Michigan City, Indiana for the Chicago-South Haven line. Circa 1907. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Eastland - All Steel and Strictly Fireproof This postcard depicts the Eastland during her service in Lake Erie, transporting passengers between Cleveland and Cedar Point. Circa 1908. Artist-rendering and colorization of a photograph. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Onward to Cedar Point! The Eastland in Cleveland circa 1910. This card was published by the Max Rigot Selling Co. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Departing Cleveland The Eastland departing Cleveland. At this time she was property of the Lake Shore Navigation Company. Note that the stacks are original height. The bow flag has a blue field with 30 stars. Circa 1910-11. From the Kurt H. Gregory Collection
Cruising Lake Erie The Eastland navigating Lake Erie. Note that the stacks were shortened during the 1911-12 off-season. Also notice that the ship is listing slightly to starboard while the ballast is being pumped. Circa 1912. From the Kurt H. Gregory Collection
Cleveland to Cedar Point The Eastland departing Cleveland for Cedar Point. Detriot Publishing Co. #022668. Courtesy Library of Congress.
Gloomy Day on Lake Erie The Eastland cruises on an overcast Lake Erie circa 1910. Negative "No. 82 G.F.C.", Detriot Publishing Co. #500402. Courtesy Library of Congress.
Lifesaving Station The Eastland departs Cleveland circa 1910. The Lifesaving station is in the background. Negative "No. 95 G.F.C.", Detriot Publishing Co. #500401. Courtesy Library of Congress.
Entering St. Joseph Harbor The Eastland finds herself once more in Lake Michigan. This time she is working for the St. Joseph-Chicago Steamship Company. Circa 1914. From the Kurt H. Gregory Collection
At the Michigan City Docks The Eastland resting at her dock in Michigan City. Circa 1904. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
At the Wells Street Dock The Eastland docked upstream from the Wells Street Bridge. Circa 1904. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Discharging at Cedar Point Passengers disembark at the dock in Cedar Point, Ohio. The Eastland ran daily between Cleveland and Cedar Point. Circa 1908. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Walkway at Cedar Point A view down the path leading from the Eastland dock at Cedar Point. Attendees walked from the park to the docks along this trail. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
On Lake Michigan The Eastland at anchor while she was still with the Chicago-South Haven Line, circa 1907-1908. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Leaving St. Joseph Harbor Departing St. Joseph Harbor circa 1914-1915. From the Karl J. Sup Collection
Promotional Card Promotional card printed by the Cleveland Navigation Company. Ironically it states, 'FUTURE - That You'll Remember Me!'.

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