James W. Porch and the Port of New Orleans

James W. Porch and the Port of New Orleans by John Wilds. Published by International Trade Mart, New Orleans, LA, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardbound in Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine in Fine DJ. Orig owners book stamp impressed on title page. 135 Pgs. Modern-day New Orleanians take for granted the city's magnificent port facilities, the ceaseless flow of ships and barges, the bridges that span the Mississippi, the canals that open up new areas for industrial development. All but forgotten is the turn-of-the-century generation of visionaries who believed that the city's future welfare depended upon the development of the port. These merchants, brokers, factors, managers, and entrepreneurs who collectively formed the New Orleans economic establishment, 1890-1910, had more impact on the city's long history than those who have followed. The author focuses on the activities of one of those men, a dauntless public spirited newcomer, James W Porch. He includes approx 25 illustrations and a thorough index. He also provides a list of officers and directors of the associations and commissions. Few New Orleanians will fail to recognize surnames in the list, and numerous inhabitants will find forbears included. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 32119.