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Passengers on the Thistle
March 14, 1905
Side view of the sternwheel excursion, Thistle with her decks full of passengers. Previously named J.H. Crawford. The Thistle ran between Oshkosh and Omro, via Lake Butte des Morts.
The "Thistle" Behind a Building
March 14, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, "Thistle" on the river behind a building. Previously named J.H. Crawford. The "Thistle" ran between Oshkosh and Omro, via Butte des Morts.
The Thistle on the Fox River
March 19, 1905
The sternwheel excursion, Thistle on the Fox River, Wisconsin. Previously named J.H. Crawford.
Steamer Minnieta
circa 1870
The sternwheel excursion, Minnieta, on the Chippewa River, Wisconsin, in the 1870's.
Excursion Steamer J.S. Landing Passengers
1901
The sternwheel excursion, J.S., landing passengers, taken between 1901 and 1910. Crowds are on riverbank and there are buildings in background. A crane on the front of the steamer is attached to a ...
Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party
The sternwheel excursion J.S., loading an excursion party below dock. Horse and cart in foreground. Caption reads: "Steamer J.S. Loading Excursion Party Below Dock, Dubuque."
