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steam-powered automobile. This was then considered the top of luxury steam cars and was the only one registered in Marine City. On
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in Marine City, Michigan. Today, his photos are of highly sought by collectors of Great Lake memorabilia.
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Only known photo of Louis Pesha. He is shown photographing a passing ship on the St. Clair River.
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