While on a visit to the Door County Maritime Museum, Drew Smith found a photo hanging on the wall depicting the Victor Schlaeger and the Joseph Medill side by side in dry dock. Drew took photos of the photo … and submitted them for all to see. While he was there, he met an older gentleman that worked on building both of the boats.

The Chicago Fire Boat Victor Schlaeger in dry dock - Door County Maritime Museum

This photo from the Door County Maritime Museum shows the Chicago Fire Boat Victor Schlaeger in dry dock. In the background is the Joseph Medill. Image from the Door County Maritime Museum.

The Chicago Fire Boats Victor Schlaeger and Joseph Medill in dry dock - Door County Maritime Museum

This photo from the Door County Maritime Museum shows both the Chicago Fire Boats Victor Schlaeger and Joseph Medill in dry dock. Image from the Door County Maritime Museum.

 

The Chicago Fire Boats Victor Schlaeger and Joseph Medill  - Door County Maritime Museum

The placard describes the origin of the photo. From the Door County Maritime Museum