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  1. President (1924 steamboat)

    President is a steamboat that currently lies dismantled in Effingham, Illinois, United States. [3] Originally named Cincinnati, it was built in 1924 [4] and is the only remaining "Western Rivers" style sidewheel river excursion steamboat in the United States. [2] ... The President in New Orleans, 1977.

  2. President (Riverboat)

    The President (Riverboat) was built in 1924 as a sidewheel river excursion boat for travel on the Upper Mississippi River. The riverboat was originally christened the Cincinnati . At the time, it was one of the last overnight packet boats in operation, travelling between Cincinnati and Louisville with occasional excursions to New Orleans and ...

  3. When the SS President rolled (and rocked) on the Mississippi River

    It was the SS President, a sidewheel riverboat that over the next 47 years would become a New Orleans landmark. Built in 1924 as the Cincinnati, it was rechristened the President in 1929.

  4. Steamboat President

    The President left New Orleans in 1989. Dances. The Steamboat President offered a mix of "dance" and "concert" cruises during its time in New Orleans. Touring bands and musical acts played the boat as they passed through town. When there were no headline acts in the area, the President featured local bands for floating dances.

  5. History

    History - Steamboat Natchez ... History

  6. Str. President

    Str. President. The hull of the sidewheeler President was originally built in 1924 for the steamer Cincinnati by the Midland Barge Co., Midland, PA. In 1933 the Cincinnati was sold to Streckfus Steamers Inc. of St. Louis, MO. The boat received a new superstructure and came out on July 4, 1934, as an excursion boat.

  7. Remembering the Riverboat President music club

    It has been almost 25 years since the Riverboat President left New Orleans. The boat did weekend dance and concert cruises here from the end of World War II until the mid-1980s. Capt.

  8. Riverboat President: TRICENTENNIAL MOMENTS

    From 1941 until the mid-1980's New Orleans was home to the SS President. The sidewheel steamboat was one of the city's most popular nightspots, where up to 3...

  9. Tulane Online Exhibits

    Dancefloor of the President; The New Orleans Jazz Club; Jazz Festival Night Concerts; Jazz Reunion on the President; ... Verne Streckfus for as long as anyone can remember, it was converted to diesel in 1978 and later sold in 1981 to the New Orleans Steamboat Company. This postcard from 1945 promotes the dance excursions running from 9 p.m ...

  10. Riverboat President

    for over 40 years, new orleans was home to the ss president, the last side-wheel steamboat in the nation. ... in 1941, she left the upper mississippi river for a new homeport in new orleans. the president became one of the city's most popular night spots where 3000 passengers could enjoy live music during dance & concert cruises. during the ...

  11. Concert History of SS President Riverboat New Orleans, Louisiana

    SS President Riverboat's concert list along with photos, videos, and setlists of their past concerts & performances. Search ... SS President Riverboat: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States: Aug 28, 1984 Echo & the Bunnymen / Billy Bragg. Setlists. SS President Riverboat:

  12. The Steamer President

    In 1978, the steam propulsion of the President was replaced by three Murray-Tregurtha diesel units rated at 2,000 hp. The boat was sold in early 1981 to the New Orleans Steamboat Company, operators of the sternwheel excursion steamboat Natchez (designed by Capt. Alan Bates) which began operating in 1975.

  13. Jerry Garcia Band 11-3-1982 Riverboat President

    Riverboat President - New Orleans, La11-3-1982 Complete Show#jerrygarcia, #HalfStep, #1982Set 1) How Sweet It Is, They Love Each Other, Love In The Afternoo...

  14. SS President, a River Steam Paddle Boat on the Mississippi at New

    The President was a side paddle steamer shown here going up the Mississippi at New Orleans in the late 1940s. Originally called the Cincinnati and built in 1...

  15. SS President Riverboat New Orleans, Tickets for Concerts ...

    All the events happening at SS President Riverboat 2022-2023. Discover all upcoming concerts scheduled in 2022-2023 at SS President Riverboat. SS President Riverboat hosts concerts for a wide range of genres. Browse the list of upcoming concerts, and if you can't find your favourite artist, track them and let Songkick tell you when they are ...

  16. 1982-11-03 Riverboat President, New Orleans LA

    USA. Jerry Garcia Band. November 3, 1982. Set List. Set 1. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) They Love Each Other. Love In The Afternoon. Let It Rock.

  17. Riverboat President New Orleans

    The Riverboat President, built in 1924, was one of the most popular music venues in New Orleans. If you lived in New Orleans you could have seen everyone from War to U2, The B52's and our own The... Riverboat President New Orleans

  18. Natchez (boat)

    Natchez (boat) - Wikipedia ... Natchez (boat)

  19. Riverboat President New Orleans Concert Setlists

    Little Feat at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 1988. Artist: Little Feat, Venue: Riverboat President, New Orleans, LA, USA. Fat Man in the Bathtub. Spanish Moon. Skin It Back. All That You Dream. Cajun Girl. Oh Atlanta. On Your Way Down.

  20. Sonny Rollins Quintet Live at the Riverboat SS President, New Orleans

    Sonny Rollins Quintet Live at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, Riverboat SS President, New Orleans, April 20th, 1977. NPR Jazz Alive broadcast.-Se...

  21. The Tale of Steamboat Natchez, the Last Paddleship in New Orleans

    Natchez VII is the most famous for her feats in racing. In June 1870, a contest was held on the Mississippi between New Orleans and St. Louis. The Natchez held the speed record and was challenged by another steamer, the Robert E. Lee. The Lee was stripped down to the bone for the race, carried no cargo and only made one stop.

  22. The Incredible Journey of the Steamboat New Orleans

    On Oct. 20, 1811, the steamboat New Orleans set off from this place on a journey of more than 1,800 miles down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Funded by Robert Fulton and Robert Livingston, the New Orleans represented a vision of the future. When the boat landed at its namesake city on Jan. 10, 1812, it proved that steamboats could survive the ...

  23. New Orleans man Martin de Laureal killed in helicopter crash

    The Bell 206B helicopter that was carrying de Laureal, three passengers and the pilot crashed in the Naknek River around 9:30 a.m., shortly after taking off from the King Salmon Airport, according ...

  24. Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Setlist at Riverboat President

    Riverboat President This Setlist New Orleans, LA, USA Add time. Add time. Feb 28 1987. Country Villa Convention Center, Holiday Inn Midland, TX, USA Add time. Add time. Mar 01 1987. Tipitina's New Orleans, LA, USA Add time. Add time. Last updated: 6 Sep 2024, 23:18 Etc/UTC. 3 people were there. I was there too. Cookie1964;

  25. Mississippi River Odyssey Cruise Recommended Reading

    Cruise NEW! Mississippi River Odyssey Revel in the charm of "America's Great River" as you set sail along the Mississippi. Admire the historic mansions and grand homes atop its bluffs, and delve into America's Civil War history. Delight in the region's famed Southern cuisine and sample Memphis's renowned barbecue, alongside artisan beers.