Postcard
Dedication of New Main Street
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| Slightly elevated view of the parade for the dedication of the new Main Street. W.A. Holt is driving his automobile, which is decorated with garlands, in the parade. There are two storefronts on Main Street: the laundry and the ice cream parlor. There is a tall man watching the scene while standing on a tall ladder, which is leaning against a brick building. Men, women and children are lining the sidewalks. Caption reads: "Dedication of new Main Street, Oconto, Wis." |
| Image ID: | 145131 |
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| Creation Date: | 10 20 1915 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Oconto |
| County: | Oconto |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Lucy Holt photo albums, 1895-1936 |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | M2018-012, Album 8 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3 inches |
| This celebration was a big deal, with over 7,000 people in attendance. The Oconto band led the parade. At the conclusion of the parade, there was roller skating and dancing on the street. (Source: "Successful Celebration." Oconto County Reporter, Oct 21, 1915. P.1.) |
| Ladders |
| Hats |
| Coats |
| Commercial buildings |
| Central business districts |
| Children |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Women |
| Flags |
| Parades |
| Storefronts |
| Signs and signboards |
| Automobile driving |
| Streets |
| Sidewalks |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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