Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Oak Lawn Pet Parade, 1980 |
Accession Number |
2017.520.345 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of the Oak Lawn Pet Parade in 1980. The parade was sponsored by the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. It began at 95th Street and Mansfield Avenue and traveled east to Cook Avenue. The theme was storybook characters. This photograph features a view of Lucy Conway, Robert Conway, Tim Conway, an unidentified girl, and Clancey the dog in costumes representing Aunt Em, Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. Clancey the dog is representing the Cowardly Lion and the group took first place in one of the categories. They are moving eastbound on 95th Street between Raymond and Cook Avenue while other parade participants are ahead of the group. The sculptures on the south facade of the Oak Lawn Public Library can be seen in the background. Traffic on 95th Street has been diverted to the right (north) side of the street with one lane traveling in each direction to accommodate the parade. The traffic signals at the intersection of Cook Avenue and 95th Street and the 5210 Office Building are partially visible in the background. Spectators are watching the parade from along the sidewalk near the library. |
Date |
09/21/1980 |
Photographer |
Gerald Carley |
Print size |
3.25 x 4.25 |
Classification |
Parades & Pageants Streets Clubs and Organizations Animals Children Libraries Vehicles Business & Commerce |
Search Terms |
Photos Photographs Pictures Dogs Costumes Businesses OLPL OLCC |
People |
Carley, Nancy Carley, Gerald |