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Sternwheel Steamboat J.S.

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The sternwheel excursion boat, J.S., at a landing at Cassville. People with umbrellas wait on shore. Inscribed Souvenir J.S. The J.S. was a successful excursion boat. She was destroyed by fire at Victory, Wisconsin, June 25, 1910, and it was said that the fire was set by a passenger who was confined in the jail in the hold of the boat.

Date Created:
1907
Creator:
Feiker, Frank

Publication Information

Creator
Feiker, Frank
Date Created
1907

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 8 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147ZV
Legacy ID
WHi 6088

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