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Christmas Tree Ship Point

Algoma, United States

52 Schooners transporting Christmas trees to Milwaukee and Chicago passed this point in the 1800's.<p> Captain Herman Schuenemann of the Christmas Tree Ship, "Rouse Simmons", was born in Algoma.<p> One of the 52 schooners, "Lady Ellen" is located upriver between the two bridges in its final resting place.

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