John Streckfus

The Sternwheel Excursion Steamer J.S. The Sternwheel Excursion Steamer J.S.
Old Boat Column
The Sternwheel Excursion Steamer J.S.
December 22, 2020

Merry Christmas! As previously presented in the Old Boat Column, one of the most famous excursion boat companies was Streckfus Steamers, widely known on the river system for its fleet… Read More

The Steamer President The steamer President, seen from the Eads Bridge at St. Louis, in 1939. (Keith Norrington collection)

The Steamer President

September 16, 2019

Taken 80 years ago, this week’s image for the Old Boat Column features the sidewheeler President. Originally built in 1924 for the Louisville & Cincinnati Packet Company as the Cincinnati,… Read More

Paddlewheeler Postlude The retired Streckfus excursion steamboats Washington (left) and J.S., at the St. Louis levee in December 1938. (Keith Norrington collection)

Paddlewheeler Postlude

September 9, 2019

Early September was typically the time when excursion boats began winding down the season. Undoubtedly, the most famous of firms that operated excursion vessels was Streckfus Steamers, of St. Louis… Read More

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