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The "Plowboy" Ferry

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A group of people posing standing in front of the steamboat "Plowboy." Buildings are in the background.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of Chequamegon region of Wisconsin, circa 1885-1945
Call Number PH 4592

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013CFG
Legacy ID
WHi 142662

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The "Plowboy" Ferry

The "Plowboy" Ferry

View down pier crowded with people next to the steamboat "Plowboy," which is docked and filled with passengers.

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"Plowboy" Ferry

"Plowboy" Ferry

1889

The steamboat "Plowboy" on the water.

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The Ferry "Plowboy"

The Ferry "Plowboy"

View across water towards the "Plowboy" ferrying passengers across the lake. The far shoreline is in the distance.

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"Plowboy"

"Plowboy"

1895

Captain F.A. Bishoff and engineer Dan Cook on board the ferry "Plowboy."

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"Plowboy" Approaching the Mission Dock

"Plowboy" Approaching the Mission Dock

1904

View from shoreline of the steamboat "Plowboy" approaching the Mission Dock at La Pointe. The Plowboy was the first steam ferry to go to Madeline Island. The boat made regular runs between Ashland,...

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Colonel and Mrs. Woods Arrive

Colonel and Mrs. Woods Arrive

1901

Colonel and Mrs. Woods (right center) arriving on Madeline Island dock for summer visit. Thomas Stahl and his dog team (at left), loading luggage into dog cart. Steamer "Plowboy" is in the background.

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