5th Avenue Celebrations, July 2nd, 1908 [Franklin St.] Souvenir. 00.[2815].1-2
Scope and Contents
Note: This source provides information on the historical development of the “Highland” area, including East, later Eastern St. to Fuller, and Wealthy to Fifth Ave., later Franklin. Contains photos of Celebration leaders Executive Committee: Louis B. Saunders, Samuel H. Wilson, Paul J. Averill. Wilbur S. Burns, Chairman Speaker’s Committee, pg. 53; Pg. 55. 1) Ralph B. Loveland, Decorations 2) A.G. Kohnhorst, Reception 3) Frank V. Newman, Invitations 4) J.G. Alexander, Old Settlers’ Reception. 00.[2815].1-2 Includes photos: Murphy Residence and grounds on Fifth Avenue, near Fuller; Looking East on Fifth Avenue, near corner of kalamazoo Avenue; Mr. Abner Dunham (xxxx-1885); Mr. James Dolbee (1839-; Mr. Daniel Spring “Uncle Dan”; Mr. Orson C. Kellogg; Home of Orson C. Kellogg; Moody Homestead; Mr. And Mrs. L.S. Provin trimming trees on Elmridge; corner Fifth Avenue and East Street, where car line formerly ended, showing the Old Antrim House as it looks today; Grounds selected for the Celebration; Averill and Saunders hurrying the Extension. [Shows workers on a street with shovels, houses in background. Contains ads for: John A. Verkerke; Harry D. Jewell; C. Bakker; Raymond M. Ferguson; Harmon Cowens; Allen M. Freeland; Dr. J.E. Meengs; William A. Mulhern; Ralph A. Mosher; John B. Hilliker; Dr. Simeon Le Roy; Pastoor Brothers Sanitary Slaughter House [including interior of house with workers]; Hugh A. Montgomery; David Forbes; Dr. Thomas B. O’Keefe; Miss Hefferan Millinary; Leman H. Chapman; Samuel M. Lemon; Carl E. Mapes; J.J. Thomson; Ernest A. Prange; James Friar; Edward O’Donnell; Henry B. Vander Cook [See Vander Cook Collection]; Colin P. Campbell; John Paul; Dennis Murray
Dates
- n.d.
Extent
From the Collection: 33.9 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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