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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!

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