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St. Louis Engineer District Celebrates Rich History

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St. Louis Engineer District Celebrates Rich History

May 13, 2022

This year, the St. Louis Engineer District celebrates its 150th anniversary. It’s a history packed with significant moments not only for St. Louis and the region, but for our nation’s… Read More

Obituary: Robert E. Lee

January 29, 2021

Robert E. (Bob) Lee, 91, former president of River Transportation Company, died January 10 at Bayley Place Mt. St. Joseph on the Ohio. After serving in the U.S. Army during… Read More

The Renowned Rob’t. E. Lee The famed steamer Rob’t. E. Lee below St. Louis on the morning of July 4, 1870, nearing its victorious conclusion of the race with the Natchez. This is the only known image taken during the race. (Keith Norrington collection)

The famed steamer Rob’t. E. Lee below St. Louis on the morning of July 4, 1870, nearing its victorious conclusion of the race with the Natchez. This is the only known image taken during the race. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Renowned Rob’t. E. Lee

March 2, 2020

The Rob’t. E. Lee was built at New Albany, Ind., in 1866, at what was known as the lower yard of Dewitt Hill. A wooden-hulled sidewheeler measuring 285 feet in… Read More