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The Thistle on the Fox River

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The sternwheel excursion, Thistle on the Fox River, Wisconsin. Previously named J.H. Crawford.

Date Created:
March 19, 1905
Creator:
Steamboat Photo Co.

Publication Information

Creator Steamboat Photo Co.
Date Created March 19, 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 8 x 11 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 523081

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012AU8
Legacy ID
WHi 6206

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The Thistle by a Landing

The Thistle by a Landing

March 14, 1905

The sternwheel excursion, Thistle, by a landing. Passengers wait on shore. Previously named J.H. Crawford. The Thistle ran between Oshkosh and Omro, WI via Lake Butte des Morts.

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Passengers on the Thistle

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.

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The "Thistle" Behind a Building

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.

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Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."

Moonlight scene on the Mississippi River, Excursion Steamer "J.S."

March 20, 1905

The sternwheel excursion, "J.S." in the moonlight on the Mississippi River taken in 1906.

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Excursion Steamer J.S.

Excursion Steamer J.S.

March 15, 1905

The sternwheel excursion, J.S. in the middle of the Mississippi River. The opposite shoreline is in the background.

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Steamer Minnieta

Steamer Minnieta

circa 1870

The sternwheel excursion, Minnieta, on the Chippewa River, Wisconsin, in the 1870's.

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