Grandpa Murphy at Dobbin’s Landing: The Tugboat Captain of Erie’s Prohibition Era

Grandpa Murphy on the deck of his tugboat at Dobbin’s Landing dock in Erie Pa. This picture was in “The Erie Story” magazine circa: November 1956

► Necessary Cookies Always Active

Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.

► Functional Cookies Remark

Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.

► Analytical Cookies Remark

Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.

► Advertisement Cookies Remark

Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

News & Interviews