Hazel Ferry large oil paintingd Barbara Haviland
© Barbara Haviland
The
Hazel Ferry info taken from the achrives of McNeese. I was researching
old Lake Charles, La for historical buildings to paint and came across
this ferry"Steamer" and thought it would make a nice painting. The time
period was around the early 1900's
In June, 1888,
Captain A. W. Wehrt established the ferry between Lake Charles and
Westlake, Louisiana and with the growth and development of the ferry
has increased proportionately, until today. It is absolutely
indispensable to the citizens of this section in their intercourse
between the two places.
The Steamer Hazel,
which is the largest boat upon Lake Charles, and Calcasieu River, is a
well-built double hull craft, 89 feet long, with a 37 foot beam, and
in addition to the two cabins and lower deck, has a beautiful and
spacious upper deck, which gives the traveler a commanding view of the
city, lake, river and surrounding territory.
The Hazel
is especially well-equipped for the transportation of heavy and package
freight as well as passengers, being operated upon a regular winter
and summer schedule on her trip of two and one-half miles across the
lake and return.
Title Hazel Ferry
Medium oils on canvas
Size 36"x24"
http://barbarahaviland.fineartstudioonline.com/works/1166528/hazel-ferry-large-oil-painting
©Barbara Haviland Barb's Garden 2014
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