1959 Press Photo Mississippi River canoe riders end trip on Canal Street

Mississippi River canoe riders end trip on Canal Street --- Graham Heikes, Gerald Burke paddle down river, re-enact voyage of Indian guide, Father Marquette --- 1250-Mile Canoe Trip Ends Here for Pair -- A 1250-mile canoe trip ended here this morning when two weary Chicagoan stepped out of their canoes at Canal Street leaving the Mississippi River for good. Councilman Victor Schiro and other civic leaders greeted the bearded arrivals, Gerald Burke and Graham N. Heikes. --- Mississippi River -- Boat trips down Mississippi River

Photo is dated 1959.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.