Jamestown New York 1882 Paddle Steamer Chautauqua Lake Steamboat Ship Trade Card
" - "Going Through the Outlet. Long Point NY / Jamestown N.
/ Mayville, New York, etc. Will play on the Jamestown... Refreshments of all kinds served at the Pavilion.
/ Fine Bathing, Fishing, etc. RARE: The paddle steamer "Jamestown", built in 1875 a.
Outlet from Chautauqua Lake as it approaches the Boat Landing in Jamestown, New York. Th is is NOT a postcard...But because many researchers & local history collectors search for main street. Businesses and historical cards like this under the Postcard category, the Dave Cheadle Card Store. Is listing some GREAT 19th Century Historical Trade Cards under various Post Card categories. 5.85 x 3.5 inches - Displays well for 140 years old!
Please study scans: small margin tear, aging. S Steamer (From: Chautauqua County Historical Society).
The stern-wheel steamer "Nettie Fox" was built in 1875 in Jamestown NY by Issac Hammett of Pittsburgh PA for Mr. Charles Fox and Captain Robert Jones both of Jamestown. It was named after one of Mr. She was 175 feet long with a 32 feet beam and a depth of hold of 5 feet. She had a flat bottom and was modeled after many of the Mississippi River steamboats of the day.
She was launched May 24th, 1875 at the Boatlanding and made her first trip on June 16th. Due to her size she was a bit difficult to maneuver through the Outlet, but things were soon worked out. For her first season she was under the command of Captain Robert Jones one of her owners.
In the Spring of 1887 a talented painter named Mr. The main color was white with black and seal brown trimmings. The window casings were painted carmine giving her just the right amount of color. The winter of 1887-79 was a period of extensive repairs and changes to the "Jamestown" (2nd). The addition of a fourth deck along with repositioning of various elements increased her capacity from the initial 900 to 3000 people.
Restaurant, dining room, staterooms, refreshment stand... And a 175 feet long and 32 feet broad dance floor / promenade. "From 1880 through 1892 the "Jamestown.. Ran as an excursion boat.With her great size, she required a large crew and alot of coal and maintenance. As impressive a sight she was, there was some question as to whether or not she ever was a profitable boat. On the morning of October 23rd, 1892 the "Jamestown" burned to the waters edge. The cause of the blaze was not known.
Whats left of her hull lies at the mouth of the Outlet just below Celoron NY. + Over 1,000+ more fabulous antique & vintage cards are currently listed at the Dave Cheadle Card Store. Condition: - Displays with evidence of aging, flaws and wear, as seen in HUGE scans far above. SEE the above HUGE SCANS to note any and all FLAWS! Size: -- Please see ruler in the scans.
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