Tercentenary Parade: Russian Orthodox Church Float, Trinity Street, Hartford, October 12, 1935
PhotographerPhotographed by
G. R. Anderson
Date1935
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 3 9/16 x 5 1/2in. (9 x 14cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Object number1982.102.38
DescriptionParade float representing a Russian Orthodox church. Signs on the float read: "Hartford / Russian / Colony" "Tuskus." Crowds of men, women and children line the sidewalks. Banners hang from utility poles. Trees and an open grassy area are in the background.
NotesSubject Note: Hartford celebrated the 300th anniversary of the founding of Connecticut with a parade on October 12, 1935. It included 20,000 marchers, 105 floats, twelve large divisions, thirty bands, over 500 separate organizations and 20 national groups. It was watched by 400,000 people and took three hours to pass by.Status
Not on view
1908-1930
