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Disc, Compact - Grandpa, Grandma, Ottie Mueller, Rose, Pophal, Minnie, Louise Gennrich
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Postcard - 1914 4th of July, Lester Prairie, MN parade
Black & white photographic postcard of the 1914 Fourth of July, Lester Prairie, MN parade. The leading float is a depiction of the Liberty Bell and a flag draped Lady Liberty, complete with crown and torch. This unit is followed by four other flag draped cars. The parade is heading East on Center Ave. The sign hanging from the balcony reads Post Office. This building still stands in 2013, but is no longer the Post office. Note the hanging street...
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Postcard - 1914 4th of July, Lester Prairie, MN parade.
Black & white photographic postcard of the 1914 Fourth of July, Lester Prairie, MN parade. The leading float is a depiction of the Liberty Bell and a flag draped Lady Liberty, complete with crown and torch. This unit is followed by four other flag draped cars. The parade is heading east on Center Ave. The sign hanging from the balcony reads Post Office. This building still stands in 2013, but is no longer the Post office. Writing on back says "L ...
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Postcard - 1926 Lester Prairie, MN parade float
Black & white photographic postcard of a parade float that says "Schmalz's" with a house in background in Lester Prairie, MN. This motorized float was most likely part of the 40th Jubilee celebration in 1926. Two small girls stand on the float and a woman with a white hat stands on the lawn near the house.
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Postcard - 1926 parade (40th Jubilee), Lester Prairie, MN
Sepia toned photographic postcard of Lester Prairie, MN street scene and parade. Leading is the Weise-Kuhlmann float in the1926 parade (40th Jubilee) in Lester Prairie. Four children are riding on a flower and crepe paper festooned automobile. Identities: Roma Schultz, Lois Schwichtenberg, Queen Betty Jane Maetzold, King Elton Mueller. Following is a small goat cart; after that is a trailer with cattle barn equipment. Many other floats follow....
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Postcard - Armistice day parade, Lester Prairie, MN
Sepia photographic postcard of Lester Prairie, MN showing what appears to be a parade of school children holding flags, probably the 1918 Armistice day. The street is lined with dark clad people. Leading the children are five older boys, holding flags, one of which has a cross shape on a white background and the printing " Junior Red Cross Auxiliary, Lester Prairie Public School". Another of the boys is holding what appears to be a clarinet. T...
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Postcard - Covered wagon in parade
Photographic postcard of a covered wagon and a family group in an early parade. Taken on Emerson Avenue (now Juniper Street), Lester Prairie, MN looking north. Building at right with bell tower was the city hall. An identical photo is on p. 584 Lester Prairie Community 1886-1986 book.
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Postcard - Flag Day in Lester Prairie, MN
Sepia toned photographic postcard of girls dressed in white, carrying flags in Lester Prairie, MN parade, on June 14th, 19__. Written on back "Flag Day in Lester Prairie."
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Postcard - Fourth of July 1914 Lester Prairie, MN
Sepia toned photographic postcard showing a vintage automobile decorated with bunting and a large flag for the 1914 Fourth of July parade in Lester Prairie, MN. Otto Fillbrandt is driving his Brush (Automobile) with John Hanson holding the colors. The Zummach and Fillbrandt blacksmithing building is in the background. It was located on the east side of Juniper in Lester Prairie. Otto was a Blacksmith for 45 years 35 of those in Lester Prairie, ...
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN 40th Jubilee parade
Sepia toned photographic postcard of a Lester Prairie, MN parade decorated car with "State Bank" sign. This float was part of the 1926 40th Jubilee celebration. A water tower is visible in the background. The State Bank was located across the street (Juniper) from the Weise & Kuhlmann store on Center Street, Lester Prairie.
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade,1918
Sepia toned photographic postcard of a Lester Prairie Armistice Day parade Men are in uniforms with several carrying flags. Two dark clad women are the only spectators. They are standing near a telephone pole and a fire hydrant. The trees across the street were pruned heavily the spring before. Writing on back says "Arm. Day L P 1917." [World War I Armistice was declared November 11, 1918.]
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade, 40th jubilee, 1926
Sepia toned photographic postcard of a Lester Prairie, MN parade, most likely the 40th jubilee of 1926. The parade is led by two mounted riders followed by the American Legion motorized float, carrying men in uniform and flags on either side. Next is a marching band, followed by many other flower festooned floats. Spectators are dressed in summer clothes.
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade band
Black & white photographic postcard of a marching band on a Lester Prairie, MN street. Writing on back says "Boys corner view" (means Boys Band on corner of Wiese's of Lester Prairie.)
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade, c.1914
Black & white photographic postcard of a Lester Prairie, MN parade. A mule-drawn buggy with large flag is in front; the mule has flags on its head. A marching band follows; the members are dressed in uniforms of a sort. This is possibly the 1914 Fourth of July parade.
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade float, 1926
Sepia toned photographic postcard of an automobile in a Lester Prairie, MN parade with sign "Farmers State Bank" and "We Appreciate Every Opportunity to Serve You." This decorated car was part of Lester Prairie's 1926 40th Jubilee parade. A water tower is visible in the background. The Farmers State Bank was located on Center Street next to the Weise & Kuhlmann store.
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade, July 4, 1914
Black & white photographic postcard of the July 4, 1914 Lester Prairie, MN parade. Visible at the front is a horse drawn wagon with bunting, carrying three black musicians; the one in the center is playing a mandolin. Following the wagon are two mounted riders. An overhead street light is visible over the intersection. An automobile is parked in the shade. Writing on back says "L P 4th of July 1914."
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade-Red Cross unit
Black & white photographic postcard of a Lester Prairie, MN parade. Possibly the welcome home 4th of July parade. Writing on back "LP 4th July." Vehicle is decorated with Red Cross designs and has a white clad driver and three white clad women in the back seat.
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade unit
Sepia toned photographic postcard of a Lester Prairie, MN parade. Shown is a decorated car with flags. Writing on the car says "1927 Model A Ford To Be." Sign on car says "Boosters for the Home Comeing (sic) Celebration at Lester Prairie. Lets Go." Two men in the front seat and three in back seat are lifting the front of the car off the road. Three of the men are wearing military service caps.
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN parade unit
Sepia toned photographic postcard of a Lester Prairie, MN parade. A decorated truck with flags and streamers is in front of a house and water tower. Sign on truck says "Men join the American Legion." Riding in the back of the truck are three men dressed in military uniforms. The rear section of a horse is visible on the right and a musical band is seen following the truck. Undated.
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Postcard - Lester Prairie, MN street scene-40th Jubilee
Black & white photographic postcard of Lester Prairie, MN street scene with a lone horse & rider, a decorated American Legion truck carrying men in uniform, and a marching band. A large number of people are lined up to watch the parade, This parade was most likely the 40th Jubilee Celebration. Weise & Kuhlmann was on the corner with the State Bank across the street.
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