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Title: The Algiers.
Creator: Evelyn Pearson
Abstract / Description: The Algiers, a converted Mississippi River car ferry turned into a paddleboat, shortly after it was renovated and then brought on shore on Sanibel Island in 1959. Its owners, Helen and Lathrop Brown, intended the boat to become one of their homes, but Mr. Brown died shortly after the boat was situated, and other than being guarded by caretakers, the home was never used until it was dismantled in 1982.
Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: SW00001383, 48049, fgcu:21508
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: The Algiers.
Creator: Bob Dugger
Abstract / Description: The Algiers, a converted Mississippi River car ferry turned into a paddleboat, shortly after it was renovated and then brought on shore on Sanibel Island in 1959. Its owners, Helen and Lathrop Brown, intended the boat to become one of their homes, but Mr. Brown died shortly after the boat was situated, and other than being guarded by caretakers, the home was never used until it was dismantled in 1982.
Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: SW00001384, 47598, fgcu:21509
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Paddlewheel of The Algiers.
Abstract / Description: A view of the paddlewheel of the Algiers shortly after it was renovated and then brought on shore on Sanibel Island in 1959. A channel had to be dug through the beach to its final berth, and then refilled. The bottom deck was screened, the paddlewheel assembled, and the channel filled, among other details.
Date Issued: 1959
Identifier: SW00001385, 47565, fgcu:21510
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: The Algiers.
Abstract / Description: While the Algiers was never lived in, it was fenced and guarded, with Dobermans running the perimeter while shellers walked the beach in front of it to collect shells and speculate on the paddleboat.
Date Issued: 1961
Identifier: SW00001386, 47523, fgcu:21511
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: The Algiers.
Abstract / Description: The Algiers is now Gulfside Park. This view shows the beachside rear of the boat and paddlewheel.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001387, 47487, fgcu:21512
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: The Algiers.
Abstract / Description: The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park.This view shows the beachside rear of the boat and paddlewheel.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001388, 47622, fgcu:21513
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Land Surrounding the Algiers.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. This view shows the rear of the boat and paddlewheel, along with a portion of the pond left from the channel dug to bring the boat ashore.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001389, 47816, fgcu:21514
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: The Algiers Before Deconstruction.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park.This view shows the front beachside of the boat's bottom deck, long since missing its screening.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001390, 47690, fgcu:21515
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Hull of the Algiers.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. This view shows the boat's nameplate and a portion of railing.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001391, 48305, fgcu:21516
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Fencing Around The Algiers Deck.
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park.This view shows some of the railing at the rear of the boat, with the paddle wheel framework.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001392, 48323, fgcu:21517
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: A View of the Top Deck of The Algiers.
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers. They decided the boat had deteriorated and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park.This view shows the shuttered pilothouse and the base of the feathered stacks.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001393, 47795, fgcu:21518
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Channel Dug to The Algiers.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. This view shows the rear of the boat, including its paddlewheel, along the length of the pond/channel that allowed the boat ashore.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001394, 47756, fgcu:21519
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: The Algiers Before Deconstruction.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A beachside view of the boat and stacks.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001395, 47705, fgcu:21520
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Hull of the Algiers.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A closeup view of the boat's nameplate and depth markings.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001396, 48088, fgcu:21521
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: The Algiers.
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel decided the boat had deteriorated and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001397, 47436, fgcu:21522
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Hull and Fencing Around the Algiers.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A closeup view of the boat's nameplate and depth markings.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001398, 48320, fgcu:21523
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: Hull and Fencing Around the Algiers.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A view of the boat's railing, open deck, nameplate and depth markings.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001399, 47532, fgcu:21524
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: View of The Algiers' Deck.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A view of the boat's side, with the outside stairs leading to the upper deck.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001400, 47395, fgcu:21525
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: View of The Algiers' Stairway.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A view of the boat's side, with the outside stairs leading to the upper deck.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001401, 48278, fgcu:21526
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

Title: View of The Algiers' Deck.
Creator: Anina Glaize
Abstract / Description: By 1982, the City of Sanibel took over the twenty-five acres of property surrounding the Algiers, and after considering it as a potential spot for its City Hall, decided the boat had deteriorated too far to be renovated, and dismantled it after holding an auction of many of its parts. The site of the Algiers is now Gulfside Park. A view of the boat's side, with sliding glass doors and porches.
Date Issued: 1982
Identifier: SW00001402, 48167, fgcu:21527
Format: Image (JPEG2000)

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