Though not a boater received this ticket free when visiting the Remington Museum (later blog). Did find the Museum interesting, and if not a boater worth a visit. Let’s take a look..

Was unaware of this sport and how fast these beauties travel using an airplane motor.

The Motors

The Powerboats

Some Antique Boats From the Collection

The George Boldt Houseboat

But perhaps the most interesting part of the Museum was the La Duchesse. This houseboat was owned by George Boldt of Boldt Castle. It sunk, and then was raised, and renovated by the owner of the Rand-McNally Map Corporation and fortune. Little is known as to the cost of the renovation but here are pictures of the final renovation. It is on permanent display at the boat museum and several times a day a volunteer docent gives tours. Sign up when purchasing your ticket as it is a rare event to see such a houseboat.

Many parties and occasions occurred on this deck. The Steinway Piano pictured below was also renovated, and played during these events. This piano is a one of a kind as it has less keys than a normal piano, and only a few remain in the world.

Family Dining Room and Kitchen or is it Galley?

Some of the bedrooms and a bath..

The Owner’s Office

The owner had a flair for fashion and one of his party slacks were on display, note the flags and canoes painted on the slacks. Understand he held quite a sense of humor and my wasn’t he slim.

The Living Room

And a stained glass dome..

Will close with a picture of a monster ship, which passed by while touring. Ships pass often through the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Seaway carries ships from the Atlantic Ocean to as far inland as Duluth, Minnesota.

Next: The Remington Museum