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Man and young boy standing by an axle topped with some sort of bed, looking up at businesses along what is now Riverside Dr.. The Ohio River would be off to the near left. From the right are these businesses, none of which could be confirmed in a city directory: Thomas J. Gist/Buggy & Harness Co., New American Hotel, M. Moran & Son Tin Shop, Harrison & Harrison Manufacturers, Evansville Ice & Cold Storage Co., Stein & Prentice produce, Taylor & Williams, another hotel, a saloon, tobacco store, etc. The building under the American flag (about 3/4 left) selling tents and awnings is probably Anchor Supply Co., then at 122-128 Upper Water St., at the corner with Sycamore St.