FORWARD SALOON 
LOOKINQ FORWARD 
S-TEZAMEIR "FLORIDA" 
Built by The Maryland Steel Co. 
A triumph of Marine Architecture, 306 feet long, 56 feet 
beam, and 19 feet depth of hold, gross tons 2200, her horse 
power is 2600. She is built of steel throughout and is 10 per 
cent in excess of all requirements, for strength of hull and 
machinery, giving her a rating of Al 20 years. Has 136 state- 
rooms, furnished with velvet and moquet carpets, 2 bath-rooms. 
The larger rooms have brass bedsteads, all rooms have iudi- 
SOOIAL HALL 
vidual heat, light and electric bells. The greatest care has 
been exercised to insure comfort and safety of passengers. The 
Domes of the Gallery Deck are glazed with Cathedral Glass. 
The Social Hall, Dining Room, Stairways and Wash Room 
floors are covered with highest grade, interlocking rubber 
tiling. The Dining Room and Main Deck Saloon are finished 
in quartered oak of elaborate design. The Social Hall of 
mahogany, the Main and Gallery saloons finished in soft wood 
and mahogany, decorated with white and gold. 
Old Point Comfort, Norfolk and 
Portsmouth, Va. 
are well provided with Hotels. In all of which 
the services are excellent and rates reasonable, 
and the traveller and pleasure seeker can be 
sure of comfort. 
At Old Point Comfort. The Hotel Chamberlin 
and Sherwood Inn are features. 
Norfolk, the Gateway to the South, through the 
tide- water regions of Virginia, North and South 
Carolina and Florida ; also to the highlands of Georgia 
and Alabama. Travelers in search of novelties will 
be pleased to view the immense sections of fertile 
lands under cultivation for early fruits and vegetables 
in the vicinity of these places. At Norfolk the 
Hotels Algonquin, Atlantic, Colonial, Fairfax, 
Neddo, l,orraine, Lynn Haven, Monticello, Victoria 
and others. 
At Portsmouth. Hotels Monroe and Lafayette. 
At Hampton, Va. Augusta Hotel. 
WINTER EXCURSION SEASON 1908-09. 
Commencing November 6th and continuing through 
the Winter months, Week-end Excursion tickets— in- 
cluding Hotel Accommodation at Old Point Comfort CHotel 
Chamberlain),— will be on sale. 
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NORFOLK was founded in the year 1705 
but not incorporated as a city until 1845. Many 
specimens of 18th century architecture still exist, 
some of the buildings ante-date the American 
Revolution. One of the principal land marks is 
the Old St. Pauls Episcopal Church, built in the 
early colonial days. As a proof of its substantial 
construction, it is still in good condition at this 
late day. The church walls are covered with 
ivy, and in one corner of the brick work a 
cannon ball is still imbedded, which was fired 
from the cannon of the British Fleet during the 
bombardment of this town January 1st, 1776. 
There are numerous old southern mansions, 
which stand in striking contrast with the modern 
buildings of today. Norfolk is the chief com- 
mercial city of the Old Dominion, being the 
centre of many rail road systems, and terminal 
for numerous watei lines. 
THIS COMPANY has completed a Fine Office Build- 
ing at 500 Light Street, opposite the Wharf, the front 
corner being the Ticket Office, and fitted up in accordance 
with requirements. Light Street having now become a 
wide thoroughfare, 120 feet from curb to curb, is a credit 
to the entire city. 
All oi the vessels remind one of flrst-class hotels, the table service being 
of the best. IMoals are served on the European plan. The menu Includes all 
the delicacies of the season, Including fish, game and meats. A specialty Is 
made of the cuisine which will please the most fastidious. 
