Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Catalog Number |
2009.18.12 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Print, photographic, 8 1/2"w x 11"h, black & white, Front- painted striped van with sign that states, "No lion' we're the greatest! Lions Club Bartlett" with fenced area on roof holding a real chained lion and four men, one dressed as Santa Claus, costumed lion walks along side. The1967 Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department's festival parade included a real lion that year riding on top the Bartlett Lions Club entry. The club still sponsors an annual visit from Santa Claus, hence Santa included also. He is tossing candy to the children below most likely left over from the club's annual candy day fundraiser. Behind the van are the large oil tanks, once located adjacent to the railroad tracks, which were used for storage then local delivery. All people in image are unknown. |
Date |
August 1967 |
Print size |
8"h x 11"w |
Photographer |
Wesley Hendrickson |
Event |
1967 Firemen's Festival parade |
Place |
Railroad Avenue, just east of Western Avenue |
Number of images |
1 |
Search Terms |
1967 Bartlett Lions Club Firemen's Festival Parade Life Savers Candy Oil tanks Railroad Avenue Santa Claus Van |
Subjects |
Automobiles Candy Costumes Lions Parades Parades & processions Railroad tracks |
Accession number |
2009.18 |