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The President Comes Duck Hunting in Havana, 1889. Caption reads "President Harrison on duck hunting trip to Havana in 1889. This picture was taken at the foot of Main Street. The President is in the gray coat and derby in the bow of the steam tug, City of Peoria. In the center is the Riverside Club, and on the left is the Mason House." Also in enlargements.
Mason County Democrat Bicentennial Issue, 1976.

Courtesy Gerta Jean Griffin, Bath, Illinois.

<b>The President Comes Duck Hunting</b> in Havana, 1889.  Caption reads "President Harrison on duck hunting trip to Havana in 1889.  This picture was taken at the foot of Main Street.  The President is in the gray coat and derby in the bow of the steam tug, City of Peoria.  In the center is the Riverside Club, and on the left is the Mason House."  Also in enlargements.<br>Mason County Democrat Bicentennial Issue, 1976.
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