N.106.86.45
Photograph, Negative, Film
1887
7/8" W. x 1 3/8" L. black & white photograph mounted on beige cardboard mat with gold geometric border; pictured is downtown Janesville with a parade moving south down Main Street; a band, horses & buggies & lots of people are marching; onlookers are standing on the boardwalk; street is dirt; buildings are mostly wood frame; a large flag is suspended over the street (36 stars); Finley's & F.H. Miner's stores are distinguishable, Trinity Lutheran Church is in background along with another church & town hall; identified as "Last celebration in Janesville before the fire in 1887" or "Janesville before the fire in 1887".
Janesville - Events & Celebrations. Has corresponding negative (#N.106.86.45) & positive (#106.86.45).