The Interior of the Steamboat Bob Blanks

My jaw dropped when I saw this photo! I have never seen an interior shot of the Bob Blanks. The Blanks was one of the most important steamboats on the Ouachita at the turn of the century. Just look at the opulence!

Steamboat Bob Blanks

This is a beautiful postcard of the steamboat Bob Blanks docked at Monroe. You can find another picture and information on the steamboat here: https://search.library.wisc.edu/digital/ABLXI2MJPJH2ZA8Z .

Steamboats at a Monroe Landing

Here is my newest postcard I have added to my collection! It was mailed in 1907. It shows two steamboats docked probably about where the Children's Museum is now. It was where the Monroe Grocery and the Keller Grocery had their warehouses and the Monroe Ice Factory sat. Docked at the landing were the Handy … Continue reading Steamboats at a Monroe Landing →