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The Thistle on the Fox River

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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.

Date Created:
1905
Creator:
Hinderman, Omro

Publication Information

Creator
Hinderman, Omro
Date Created
1905

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
11 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
Album 30.75

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013J4U
Legacy ID
WHi 6207

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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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Sternwheel Excursion of J.S.

Sternwheel Excursion of J.S.

1901

The sternwheel excursion, J.S., near Trempealeau, taken between 1901 and 1910.

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Excursion Steamer J.S.

Excursion Steamer J.S.

1907

The sternwheel excursion, J.S., underway taken between 1901 and 1907. Oval picture inscribed Burlington, July 10, 1907.

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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 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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Steamer J.S.

Steamer J.S.

1901

The sternwheel excursion, J.S., taken near Wabasha. Caption reads: "Steamer J.S. Wabasha, Minn."

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