Woodward Ave c 1895

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From the site vintageobscura, Woodward in 1895. The poster speculates that this is a 4th of July celebration. I wonder what's going on in the center of the crowd. Seems like boys playing a game, but there also seems to be a policeman on foot directing someone to turn around and basiclly stop screwing around lol
I also notice that the large painted sign is in the process of being re-painted, but the events seemed to have stopped work as the platform has been abandonned by the guy standing on the roofs edge.

Love the details in these great old shots!

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What a beautiful row of buildings, I love all the awenings.

And it's been said before....but what a great time to be in the hat biz!


Here's a link to the much larger photo
http://vintageobscura.files.wordpres...crwdonwwrd.jpg