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Automobiles By Barge

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Automobiles By Barge

March 1, 2021

Nearly a century ago, the automobile was coming into vogue as a common means of transportation for the American people. When cars were made affordable thanks to mass production, the… Read More

The Sternwheeler Chickasaw A faded image of the Chickasaw at a landing with a large cargo of cotton. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Sternwheeler Chickasaw

April 30, 2018

Built at cost of $65,000 by the Pittsburgh firm of James Rees & Sons, the Chickasaw underwent its initial inspection on October 29, 1883. The wooden hull measured 185 feet… Read More