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Gesell Children with Christmas Tree

Date: 1893
Description: Studio portrait of Gerhard Gesell's five children (l to r: Arnold, Bertha, Robert, Gerhard, and Wilma) posed around a Christmas tree with their gifts.
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 1902
Description: Grand Army of the Republic in Memorial Day Parade. During the 1890s and 1900s, most of the 45 to 65 age group of men were Civil War veterans, and belonged ...
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Memorial Day Parade

Date: 1902
Description: Grand Army of the Republic in Memorial Day Parade, in front of the Freeman House. Leading the ranks is probably James Livingston, Alvin "Bean" Hagen is pro...
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Children Parading on Memorial Day

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Description: Parade of children in procession on the board sidewalk in front of J.A. Eckern's store, probably Memorial Day.
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Parade for Old Homecoming Week

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Description: View of a parade for Old Homecoming Week. A man leads a group of boys in uniform down a road. Behind them, a cart carries passengers and children hold onto...
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Sweet Pea Carnival

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Description: Elevated view of Main Street during the Sweet Pea Carnival. Horse-drawn carriages process down the crowded streets past stores and other buildings. Caption...
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Pontalba Hearse at House on the Rock

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Description: The Pontalba Hearse, made of carved wood displayed behind a fence. This image was used in the original brochure for the House on the Rock.
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Parade Float

Date: 1903
Description: Two unidentified boys pose in a horse-drawn carriage with a banner above it which reads: "Fargo Bros." The open carriage has an umbrella top and is decorat...
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Children's Fourth of July Parade

Date: 1902
Description: A group of children are parading down the street on the Fourth of July. The drummer is leading the way. Two girls and one boy are pulling carts with a chil...

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