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James Buchanan Eads had several life accomplishments that landed him a star on the Walk of Fame at St. ... James Eads accomplishments proved to be detrimental to St. ... Louis should be proud that we honor someone who made a significant impact on our fine city by placing a star on the sidewalk of the U City Loop. Through his life achievements we will prove he deserves this star.
James Buchanan Eads was born on May 23, 1820 in Lawrence, Indiana. At the age of 13 James traveled up river on steamboat with his family bound for St. ... James learned how unforgiving river travel could be when the flue caught fire and collapsed killing several people. James and his family managed to safely swim to shore. To spite his horrifying experience, the river fascinated James. ...
At age 16 James Eads was employed by a local dry goods store in St. ... James was always curious even as a young boy, always wondering how things work (Charlson). ... This is when James started taking an interest in engineering, and studied vigorously to learn all he could on the subject. At age 17 James’ parents moved up river, however he chose to stay behind and took a job on a steamboat as a clerk (PBS. ... Once again James learned of the dangers on the Mississippi when the steamboat hit a snag in the river and sank. ... This gave James an idea to open the first salvage company. ... The young James Eads decided that he would try to convince a local boat manufacture to make a double-hulled boat that he designed at no charge and make them partners of his new business. The boat manufacture was very impressed by James’ enthusiasm and decided to agree to his plan (Jackson). This boat made its maiden voyage in 1842 where James climbed into the diving bell, which he also designed, and started exploring the bed of the Mississippi (PBS. ... James made many dives up and down the Mississippi River and knew the river better than anyone. James’ business turned out to be very profitable, however it was very dangerous. On October 21, 1848, James married Martha Dillon and quit salvage diving at her request. At this time James poured everything he had into a glass business that failed in three years (Jackson). Fortunate for James in 1849 a fire erupted on the riverfront destroying 23 steamboats and much of downtown (PBS. ... This was the perfect opportunity for James to make money running his salvage business by winning the contract for the recovery. James built several more salvage boats making him one of the richest and most respected men in St. ... James Eads’ salvage business recovered thousands of dollars worth of products saving several of St. ...
In 1856 James purchased the governments snag boats when they decided they would no longer remove snags from the Mississippi (PBS.
Approximate Word count = 2295
Approximate Pages = 9.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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