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Francis Lifeboat |
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One of two remaining Francis Metallic Lifeboats in the United States, this method of lifesaving predates the U.S. Coast Guard. On display in the Boat Building.
Originally there was a lifeboat on Kelleys Island, South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay) and on Marblehead Peninsula. |
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Ironclad |
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Before air travel, the "Ironclad", a row boat built with metal runners, was used to haul the mail, freight and even passengers over the ice in the winter. On display in the Boat Building.
"Ironclad" is turned upside down to show bottom runners. |
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"Jordan Freeman" |
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Oliver H. Perry won the Battle of Lake Erie with the help of crewman "Jordan Freeman", shown here at the entrance of the museum.
Jordan Freeman depicts the many african americans that fought with Perry in the Battle of Lake Erie |
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Hotel Victory |
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The Hotel Victory was a magnificent hotel built on the island waterfront with all the trappings of the gilded age. It featured its own power house and trolley system. Come learn more about this great hotel era.
Hotel Victory Photo Thanks to Perry's Victory & International Peace Memorial |
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"Nadowa" |
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The museum displays include the original residents of the islands, the American Native Peoples.
This mannaquin depicts the native dress in historic times.
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Historical Theatre |
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Admission to the museum includes a fifteen minute historical video in our Perry Theater.
The video is also for sale in our museum bookstore. |
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The Arrow |
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The museum has a world class ship model collection.
The Arrow was one of the many historical ships that provided ferryservice to the islands. |
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"Put-in-Bay" |
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Of the many wonderful ships of the Steamship Era, the "Put-in-Bay" was a favorite.
The "Put-in-Bay" provided service from Detroit to Put-in-Bay and Sandusky. |
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