Soldiers' Homecoming Parade in South Manchester
PhotographerPhotographed by
Horace Bushnell Cheney Sr.
(American, 1868 - 1936)
Date1919
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver emulsion on plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 4 1/8 × 3 1/8in. (10.5 × 7.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 4 9/16 × 3 3/8in. (11.6 × 8.6cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Byard Williams
Object number1988.133.520
DescriptionView of a street in South Manchester during a parade celebrating the homecoming of soldiers after World War I. Crowds of people line both sides of the street while men in uniform march down the middle. The three story building on the far side of the street has signs reading "C. H. TRYON", "NEW HAVEN DAIRY / 'QUALITY ICE CREAM'", "CONNECTICUT BUSINESS COLLEGE" and "PACKARD'S PHARMACY". The windows on the first floor are decorated with patriotic bunting. People watch the parade from the upper windows.
NotesAccording to cataloging worksheet in object file, this photo is from the photo album of Stephen P. Cheney (1903-1968). Also according to the worksheet, "Clifford D. Cheney (1877-1948) was the Marshall of the parade that went from Main Street to Depot Square back to the center then to the east of the old Orford Golf Grounds where there was to be a dinner, but due to heavy rain was moved to Cheney Hall".Status
Not on view
