Monongalia County Sesquicentennial Celebration, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
1926/10/22
Description:
Crowds fill the streets of Morgantown, W. Va. anticipating the parade. In the background is a Union Bank, right, and the building that is now Hotel Morgan, center.
Crowds watch from either side of High Street as parade floats and a fire truck make their way down the street. In the background, various businesses are pictured, including Rogers Pharmacy, McVickers Pharmacy, Oppenheimer's Kuppenheimer, and The Sports Emporium.
Tents of the Ohio and Pennsylvania realms are pictured on the left. In the background, dozens of cars are parked on a field where men and women walk around.
Parade Participants likely in Jerome Park, Morgantown, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1916
Description:
Five African-Americans with drums and a large American flag pose for a group photo. The posters in the background are for Richards the Wizard, who was an active magician touring from 1910-1930.