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Another Memphis river front postcard from an EBay seller.   I have not seen this card previously. HARRY LEE: Boat 2540 Way’s Packet Directory page 207. Stern Wheeler, Packet, wood hull, built Clarington Ohio 1899. Originally named CITY OF WHEELING. Renamed by … Continue reading →

Thank you Stephanie P for sharing these pictures of your St. Louis and Tennessee River Packet Co. red plate.   This very nice plate has been in her family since 1912.  The writing on the back of the plate was done … Continue reading →

This picture was taken at the Bohlen-Huse Ice Company following the great flood of April 1913 which inundated the companies facilities.  This picture along with a number of others was taken to support a flood damage claim.  The Bohlen-Huse Ice … Continue reading →

Another Lee Line postcard from EBay.  The writer inscribed the following on the front of the card.  “Caruthersville Mo.  Sept. 28, 1908.  Here’s a view of the most renowned boat that caught on fire.  This picture was taken when the … Continue reading →

Prices for this 18 day voyage range from $155 to $255.   “The price includes meals and berth f0r the round trip, as well as use of the boat, berth and breakfast while in port at New Orleans.”

Recently this colorful 1927 L&C Steamers Mardi Gras by boat brochure was purchased from an EBay seller.    The Lee Line ran Mardi Gras excursions prior to its liquidation in 1926.   The period art and narrative is of interest to lovers … Continue reading →

The Memphis Commercial Appeal Mid-South Memories section Sunday October 26, 2014 reported the following for October 26, 1889, “Jay Gould has again demonstrated his faith in Memphis by purchasing, for $28,000, a tract, 137 by 340 feet, on Sixth in … Continue reading →

Here is a link to the fabulous James Lee House Bed and Breakfast. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-James-Lee-House/167165240041348?ref=profile