Monday, June 10, 2013

Holyoke Turn Verein - 1899



Two bartenders posing for this picture at the Turn Hall located on South Bridge Street. Notice the Camp Jahn advertisement over the shoulder of the bartender on the right. For close ups, see the photos below. (courtesy of the Seminole Bailey Archive)



Hmm, 1:45 a.m.? I think last call came and went. Okay boys, time to clean out the spittoons.

Friday, June 7, 2013

Company D 104th Infantry 1917



Massachusetts Governor Samuel W. McCall looks on from the reviewing stand in front of City Hall at High and City Hall Court as Company D 104th Infantry Reg. marches in the Farewell Parade on their way to battle on September 19, 1917. (photo courtesy of The Seminole Bailey Archive)



The 104th Infantry Band performed in the Farewell parade on September 19, 1917. (photo courtesy of The Seminole Bailey Archive)

Anti-Aircraft Gun Presentation 1941


High officials of the government and Worthington Pump executives along with hundreds of onlookers attend a presentation of the 90mm anti aircraft gun carriage that was manufactured at Worthington's Holyoke plant.


The presentation took place on October 24th 1941 in front of the Fire Department headquarters across from Veteran's Park on Maple Street. (Photos courtesy of The Seminole Bailey Archive)