Featured in this lot is this original photo of the well known boat Speedwell, built in 1897, and photographed in 1897 to 1902 by W. Heeley. The Speedwell was a wooden packet steamer built in 1897 to serve the Pacific North East river systems at a time when steam-powered ships were critical for regional transit. She mostly operated on the Kanawha River and its smaller streams, transporting freight, mail, and passengers between isolated towns. After five years of service, Sam L. Parsons, a local riverboat operator, purchased the Speedwell in 1902. Following the sale, the vessel was renamed, signaling the end of her service under the Speedwell name. The photo shows the Speedwell moving to its next destination hauling its crew and stacks of lumber. It flies an American flag off the back and the name "Speedwell" can be seen on a board near the middle mast. The photo sits on a large board and has been embossed in the bottom right hand corner reading, "W. Heeley Photos". The piece shows good condition overall with slight wear present from its age and use over the years, but no signs of major damage is noted. The visible photo measures 6 1/8" L x 8" W, while the entire piece measures 10" L x 12" W. It weighs under 6 ounces.