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c1888 Elk Steamer on St. Joe River by Farrell Spokane Falls WA Cabinet PhotoRare circa 1888 cabinet photograph showing the steamboat Elk traveling down the St. Joe River, captured by early Spokane photographer Farrell of Spokane Falls, Washington. This striking riverside scene features the Elk steaming past wooded banks, a dock, and early riverside buildings—an exceptional glimpse into the early river transport era of the Pacific Northwest.
Photographer: Farrell, Spokane Falls, Washington (embossed on mount)
Subject: Elk Steamboat on St. Joe River, Idaho / Eastern Washington region
Date: c.1888–1890 (Territorial / early Statehood era)
Medium: Original albumen photograph on cabinet mount
Size: Approx. 8½” x 5½” overall, image about 6½” x 4½”
Condition: Mount has corner wear, stains, and edge loss; image retains strong clarity and detail
Provenance: Classic early Northwest riverboat image from the era of Spokane’s founding
An important Pacific Northwest transportation photograph, showing one of the region’s earliest steamers on the St. Joe River. A rare survivor ideal for Idaho history, Spokane collectors, and 19th-century river steamer enthusiasts.
Measurements of this item: 10 inches x 8 inches
