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Parades and Processions North Carolina

Colonel Charles Young

Colonel Charles Young of Post Number 168 of the Drum and Bugle Corps in Detroit.. Physical Description: Publisher: Unknown

Mecklenburg Declaration Day

Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Parade that took place on May 20, 1908. Physical Description: 3x5 Publisher: International Post Card Company

Parade (Corner of Tryon and Third Streets)

A parade view from the southwest corner of Tryon and Third Streets. The original photograph was taken around 1939. This is from a photocopy from the Charlotte Observer, 1980. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Machinists Union

The International Association of Machinists, Lodge 263 Drum and Bugle Corps pose in front of their parade float built by the Liddell Company. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 3 copies Publisher: Unknown

Charlotte Parade Float

This float for a 1920 parade was sponsored by J&D Tires, a Charlotte company. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy, 4x5 negatives - 2 copies Publisher: Unknown

Parade Scene at the Corner of Mint and Trade (Presbyterian Hospital featured)

A parade was held every year to celebrate Mecklenburg Declaration day. This photograph features the first building to house the Presbyterian Hospital. It was located on the second floor of the building. Notice the patients and nurses standing on the balcony. It was located on the corner of Mint and Trade Streets across from the Selwyn Hotel. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Senator John F. Kennedy

Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 Presidential campaign. Police Chief, George Stephens drive the car. North Carolina Governor Luther Hodges is in the front passenger seat. Back seat, left to right: David Clark and Senator Kennedy. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Senator John F. Kennedy

Senator John F. Kennedy during the 1960 Presidential campaign. Police Chief, George Stephens drive the car. North Carolina Governor Luther Hodges is in the front passenger seat. Back seat, left to right: David Clark and Senator Kennedy. Physical Description: 8x10 glossy Publisher: Unknown

Red Cross Nurses

The 1919 graduating class of Red Cross Nurses march in the Mecklenburg Declaration Parade on May 20th. The photograph was taken in the first block of South Tryon Street. The Independence Building is in the background. Physical Description: 8x10 Publisher: Unknown