Dennis Lyall (American, B. 1946) "Bailey Gatzert Riverboat" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 32c Riverboat stamp issued August 22, 1996. Most of America's steamboats were built on the Ohio River and its two tributaries, the Allegheny and the Monongahela, which meet at the scenic city of Pittsburgh. The typical steamboat design included a main deck that held the boiler machinery and the engines, located between two great paddle wheels. However, some steamboats were designed with a single stern paddle wheel and most of the large Mississippi riverboats utilized side wheels for better maneuverability. In addition to the machinery, the main deck also contained passenger accommodations, kitchens and cargo space. The boiler deck held the passenger's staterooms, barroom, main dining cabin and offices. A promenade encircled the outer portion of the staterooms, similar to a veranda. In the early years of steamboats, passenger cabins were named after states -- thus they became known as staterooms. The hurricane deck held a group of officer's cabins, known as the texas. The name was added as the state of Texas joined the Union in 1845. Above the texas was the pilot house. The names of steamboats were commonly painted on the sides of a vessel, but the Bailey Gatzert's name was heralded on the billowing flag above the pilot house. Image Size: 14.5 x 12.5 in. Overall Size: 16.75 x 14.5 in. Unframed. (B15425)