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          Since most Lee Line silverware is at the bottom of the Mississippi River, I was very happy to see this fork listed on EBay and was able to add it to my collection of 2 … Continue reading →

The Memphis Commercial Appeal reported on October 16, 1887 the following: As might have been expected the huge crowd in the city for the visit of President and Mrs. Cleveland proved to be a rich harvest for the pick-pockets and … Continue reading →

This past Saturday, Jose and Jennifer Valazquez hosted the Harsson family descendants along with my wife and myself at the unrenovated house.  The James Lee House property was first deeded to Seth Wheatley January 25, 1839 who deeded the property … Continue reading →

Mid South Memories Memphis Commercial Appeal Sept. 14, 1912 “A pure water plant, the only one of its kind in the South, is being installed at the Bohlen-Huse Ice Co. on Court, according to the president B.G. Lee.  When in … Continue reading →

The following link has some interesting history on the developement of the steam engine; for those of us who enjoy reading about the history of steam power and its contribution to economic growth.   This article is written by William Rosen … Continue reading →

http://www.historic-memphis.com/  This link is definitely worth visiting for anyone interest in Memphis History.  Thank you David French for including the history of the James Lee House in the above web link.

http://blog.memphisdailynews.com/?p=5789  tells the latest on the upcoming renovation of the James Lee House.

Coming soon is the renovation of the historic James Lee Home.  The following link tells of the plans for this historic Memphis home, http://www.jamesleehouse.com/  Jose Velazquez a Memphian and former head of Latino Memphis is seeking to restore this old … Continue reading →

This postcard entered my collection of Lee Line Steamer postcards thanks to an EBay seller.   The reverse, has a line with the caption ON BOARD LEE LINE STEAMER where the writer of the card can name the Lee Line boat … Continue reading →

On January 20, 1912, the Lee Line became a New Jersey incorporated business.  Walter Teagle married my great aunt Rowena Lee after meeting her on a transatlantic cruise sometime in the early 1900’s.  Walter Teagle served as President of Standard … Continue reading →