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2000.209.13  © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Bicyclists in Columbus Day parade, Main Street, Hartford, October 12, 1910
2000.209.13 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Bicyclists in Columbus Day parade, Main Street, Hartford, October 12, 1910

Date1910
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 3/4 x 6 11/16in. (12 x 17cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineMuseum collection
Object number2000.209.13
DescriptionMen and boys on bicycles decorated with bunting. All wear caps and medals or badges. Some hold American flags. Others hold tricolor flags with a cross and shield on them. Men, women, boys and girls walk along the sidewalk past an ivy-covered brick building and a gothic church. The brick building is St. Peter's Convent and the church is St. Peter's Church. The trees lining the street appear to be elms.
NotesSubject Note: The Sisters of Mercy lived at St. Peter's Convent, 188 Main Street. St. Peter's Church was located at 170 Main Street.
Status
Not on view