the Julia Belle Swain cost over $1.5 million and is expected to be completed in 2017. After she is complete, the foundation expects to keep this attraction in La Crosse to hold weddings and other events. As of 2022, the Julia Belle Swain was sold by the Julia Belle Swain foundation to new owner Troy Manthey, who plans to finish the restoration started by the foundation, and use the boat for Mississippi river cruises. See also Spirit of Peoria — boat that later replaced the Julia Belle Swain at Peoria, Illinois La Crosse Queen — boat that also docks at Riverside Park in La Crosse, 200 yards from Julia Belle Swain. References External links Julia Belle Swain at Steamboats.com Julia Belle Swain video at Steamboats.org Julia Belle Swain video at YouTube 1971 ships La Crosse, Wisconsin Steamboats of the Mississippi River Peoria, Illinois Ships built in Iowa Illinois River Paddle steamers of the United States Tourist attractions in La Crosse County, Wisconsin