Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
Oak Lawn Centennial Parade, 1982 |
Accession Number |
2006.008.005 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
This is a photograph of the Oak Lawn Centennial Parade in 1982. This event celebrated the 100th Anniversary of when Oak Lawn was first subdivided. This photograph features a float sponsored by the A-Okay Maytag Center Sales & Service located at 5015 West 95th Street. The float details the history of laundry from the wash boards of 1882, to the ringer washer of the 1930s to the modern washer and dryer of 1982. Several people including children are riding on the float. In the background, the Walgreens Drug store located at 9503 South Cicero Avenue in the Green Oaks Shopping Center, on the southeast corner of the intersection of Cicero Avenue and 95th Street, is partially in view. |
Date |
07/11/1982 |
Print size |
3.5 x 4.5 |
Classification |
People Children Celebrations Parades & Pageants Business & Commerce Streets Health |
Search Terms |
Photos Photographs Pictures Floats Anniversaries Businesses Stores Pharmacy Medical |