Monthly Archives: September 2011

 ORA LEE: Stern Wheel Packet wood hull Way’s Packet Directory page 357. Built by Howard Shipyard, Jeffersonville Ind. 1891, 140 x 32, 4 x 4. Owned by the Lee Line , Memphis, and ran short trades. In July 1900 hauled … Continue reading →

James LEE, Jr., vice-president of the First National Bank, and of the Taxing District of Memphis, came to this city in 1858, and located here permanently in 1860. He practiced law with Valentine & Lee; Chambers, Lee & Warinner, and … Continue reading →

 During the early 1900’s pocket mirrors such as this one were a farily common way of advertising.  Coca-Cola was one of the most prolific distributors of these small mirrors.

              This is one of a few postcards of the HARRY LEE formerly CITY OF WHEELING.  From the looks of both pictures, the HARRY LEE looks more like a work boat since the pineapple tops on … Continue reading →

The Memphis Commercial Appeal’s Mid South Memories section of the September 6 2011 edition reported that 100 years ago on this day the following:  Rebuilding of the Lee Line steamer Eleonore badly damaged by fire this week while moored at … Continue reading →

 The Vicksburg Natchez Packet Co. was a competitor of the Lee Line.   Obviously a young man with serious but nervous intent crafted this expression of his love for the object of his affections.  Since it was not postmarked, one wonders … Continue reading →