EPISODE · Dec 25, 2020 · 23 MIN
Episode 209 - Captain Santa and The Christmas Tree Ship
from Chicago History Podcast · host Chicago History Podcast
Send us Fan MailIn the late 1800s and early 1900s, a familiar sight near the river and Clark Street was the Rouse Simmons, also known as The Christmas Tree Ship, and its captain Herman Schuenemann, who became known to families as Captain Santa.During a trip from upper Michigan to Chicago in November of 1912, all of that changed.Thanks to listener Liz for the suggestion!#ChicagoHistory #ChicagoPodcasts #ChicagoHolidays#RouseSimmons #CaptainSanta #ChristmasTreeShipChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod AT gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks AT gmail.com) and at https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/Support the show
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Send us Fan Mail In the late 1800s and early 1900s, a familiar sight near the river and Clark Street was the Rouse Simmons, also known as The Christmas Tree Ship, and its captain Herman Schuenemann, who became known to families as Captain Santa. During a trip from upper Michigan to Chicago in November of 1912, all of that changed. Thanks to listener Liz for the suggestion! #ChicagoHistory #ChicagoPodcasts #ChicagoHolidays #RouseSimmons #CaptainSanta #ChristmasTreeShip Chicago History Podc...
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