Steamer Bob Blanks in 1907

From the Collection of the Ouachita Parish Public Library. The above photo comes from a scrapbook held in the Special Collections department. It shows the Pargoud Line steamboat the Bob Blanks coming through one of the bridges at Monroe. I believe that is the railroad bridge and the person taking the photo is standing on … Continue reading Steamer Bob Blanks in 1907 →

Steamboat America docked in West Monroe

Picture of a bygone era. The Steamboat America (piloted by Captain Cooley) docked on the West Monroe side of the Ouachita River. You can see the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in the background.