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The "Thistle" Behind a Building

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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.

Date Created:
March 14, 1905

Publication Information

Date Created March 14, 1905

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 11 x 8 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
W012ATK
Legacy ID
WHi 6204

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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 on the Fox River

The Thistle on the Fox River

March 19, 1905

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

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Band Excursion

Band Excursion

August 25, 1912

A band excursion on the sternwheel excursion, "Thistle." The sternwheel was previously named "J.H. Crawford."

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The Thistle on the Fox River

The Thistle on the Fox River

1905

The sternwheel excursion, Thistle, carrying an excursion party on the Fox River. The fare from Berlin to Oshkosh, a distance of about 25 miles was ten cents.

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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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