Russ H. Gilbert Photograph Collection, Book 3
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Russ H. Gilbert Photograph Collection, Book 3
Collection Items
Roadbed of Trees
Schoolhouse Road showing the use of tree branches necessary for travel due the wet and sandy conditions of the area
A Bit of Schoolhouse Road
Looking up Schoolhouse Road with a woman walking up the hill with branches down in the middle of the pathway
Water and Conditions around McKinstry Avenue
Area around McKinstry Avenue and Schoolhouse Road southeast of the Railroad
Schoolhouse Hill Road Cow path
View of a small brook that Gilbert describes as the abandoned condition of the area near Schoolhouse Road that is used as a cow path
Halfway up McKinstry Avenue Hill
Blurry and soft image of trees and plants that shows the landscape halfway up the McKinstry Avenue hill
Ruts and Gulleys near McKinstry Avenue
Showing the general appearance of the area around McKinstry Avenue
McKinstry Avenue in Chicopee
View of the sandy conditions of McKinstry Avenue at the top of the road
Crowd Gathers to Watch Main Street Fire
Crowd standing on the sidewalk to view the fire at the Williams Market on Main Street in Chicopee Falls. To the left, a white lamp marks the entrance of the Grand Theater which was a movie theater.
View of the Williams Market Fire from across the street
Scene of the fire on the top floor of the Williams Market building, which was located at 103 Main Street in Chicopee Falls, from an upper floor of the building across the street from the market. Smoke can be seen pouring out of the round window near…
Fire Fighters Battle Blaze at the Williams Market
Firemen with a hose are seen climbing a ladder to put out a fire on the top floor of the Williams Market, which was located at 103 Main Street in Chicopee Falls
Fire Fighters Battle Blaze at the Williams Market
Firemen are seen climbing a ladder with hoses to put out a fire on the top floor of the Williams Market, which was located at 103 Main Street in Chicopee Falls. Smoke can be seen pouring out of the round window near the roof of the market.
Crowd Watches the Williams Market Fire
Spectators gather on Main Street in Chicopee Falls to watch a fire in one of the oldest buildings in Chicopee Falls, May 7, 1921
Jitneys at the Holyoke Street Railway Strike
Two Jitney trucks wait for passengers during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921
Falls Line Jitney Truck of the Holyoke Street Railway Company
Jitney truck with the words Falls Line during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921
Two Jitney Trucks outside Fisk Tire Company
Two Jitney trucks wait for passengers outside the Fisk Tire Plant, in the background, during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921
Jitney Truck filled with Passengers
Jitney truck full of passengers transporting people during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921
Jitney Truck filled with Passengers
Jitney truck full of passengers transporting people during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921
Crowd in front of the Staryzk Building watching a Parade
Crowd in front of the Staryzk Building watching a man in military uniform leading a parade
Line of Trombonists Marching
A line of five trombonists marching in a parade, with other band members visible behind them
Brass Band Marching Down a Road
A brass band marches forward down a street with trolley tracks as part of a parade
Truck Loaded with Flags and Plants for Parade
Back left side of truck decorated with flags, plants and a sign for the Polish Women's Circle
Truck Loaded with Flag Decorations for Parade
Back right side of truck decorated with flags, plants and a sign for the Polish Women's Circle
Flag Bearers at Polish Heritage Parade
Straight-on look at two men holding flags at the front of a line of marchers
Three Men and a Woman in Hats
Straight on look at three men and a woman wearing hats at the front of a line of marchers
Girl in White Dress with Candle
A young girls stands in front of a shrub wearing a white dress and holding flowers and a candle
Men and Women March with a Banner
A women dressed in white and wearing a hat carries a banner among a crowd of other men and women
Girls Marching with Candles
A large procession of girls wearing white first communion dresses and carrying candles walks from left to right in the frame
Boys Marching with Candles
A large procession of boys wearing dark first communion suits and carrying candles walks from left to right in the frame
Girls Marching with Candles
A large procession of girls wearing white first communion dresses and carrying tall candles walks from left to right in the frame
Girls Marching with Flowers
A large procession of girls wearing white first communion dresses and carrying flowers walks from left to right in the frame
Young Women and Children in a Parade
Two young girls, front left, with American flags, watch a line of young women with a line of children following them in a formal procession
Priest Leads Long Procession
A priest with attendants leads a long procession of adults, dressed in black and white formal attire, and children dressed in religious attire
Horses and Carriage on Broadway Street
Two large horses (possibly Chestnuts) drawing a carriage on Broadway Street with the school department building on the right
Gardens at Riverview Terrace
Looking at the gardens at Riverview Terrace showing the rows of crops and trees in the background
Central Fire Station on Cabot Street
Central Fire Station on Cabot Street showing the side covered in vines and flower boxes
Royal School and Standpipe
Left side and front view of the Royal School in Fairview with the standpipe in the background
Covered Bridge over the Chicopee River with Ames Manufacturing
Full span of the covered bridge over the Chicopee River with Ames Manufacturing Plant
Looking South from the City Hospital
Looking South over the valley and the Connecticut River from the grounds of Chicopee City Hospital
Willimansett Railroad Station
View of the Willimansett Railroad Station from the rails of the Boston and Maine rail line
Russ Gilbert at Bercham Bend Spring
Russ Gilbert takes a drink from the fountain at Bercham Bend Spring
Family Standing with Car
Five people, two women and three men, stand with a car in front of building
Chicopee City Hall and Market Square on Gasless Sunday
Empty street scene looking towards Chicopee City Hall and Market Square on Gasless Sunday
Exchange Street on Gasless Sunday
View looking down Exchange Street on Gasless Sunday, September 1, 1918
West Main Street on Gasless Sunday
View looking east on West Main Street on Gasless Sunday, September 1, 1918
Group of Children at the Salvation Army Coin Drive
Small group of children in Sunday Dress gathered for the Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant
Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant
View of the crowd gathered for the Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant
Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant
View of the crowd gathered for the Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant
Group photo of Salvation Army Coin Drive Crew
Salvation Army Coin Drive volunteers on the back of a truck holding buckets
Salvation Army Coin Drive
Captain Charlie Ludden and Lieutenant Bill Davidson collecting for Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant
City Committee for the Salvation Army fundraiser
Group of officials, including men and women, dressed in formal wear in front of a truck with a Salvation Army fund raising poster on the side
Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory
Looking at the Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory showing the front entrance and the left side
United Presbyterian Church
View of front entrance to the United Presbyterian Church with the buildings around it
First Baptist Church
Left side view of the First Baptist Church with a police officer walking along the front
Central Baptist Church Building
Front view of the Central Baptist Church building that was being used at the time as a moving picture house
Third Congregational Church
Third Congregational Church from across Springfield Street showing the steeple and telephone poles
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
The Central Methodist Church and parsonage from the corner of Center Street and Nonotuck Ave in winter without the trees blocking the view of the building
Central Methodist Church
The Central Methodist Church from the corner of Center Street and Nonotuck Ave showing the trees and building
First Congregational Church Parsonage
View of the First Congregational Church Parsonage from the front with trees on either side
First Congregational Church
Left side view of the First Congregational Church on Chicopee Street in the winter
St. Constantine Church
View of the St. Constantine Church on Grattan Street serving the Greek community
Assumption Parochial School
Front view of trees growing at the Assumption Parochial School on Center Street
Notre Dame Sisters Center
The front and attached building of the Notre Dame Sisters Center on Cabot Street
Governor Robinson's House
Home of 34th Governor of Massachusetts George D. Robinson (from 1884 - 1887)
Maple Grove on Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremonies at the Maple Grove Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance
Junior High School Singers
A group of junior high school students who sang at several of the Memorial Day services in the city
Tree at St. Patrick's Cemetery
Memorial Day ceremonies were held under the big tree at St. Patrick's Cemetery
Memorial Day Crowd
Memorial Day ceremonies at the Calvary Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance
Memorial Day at Calvary Cemetery
Memorial Day ceremonies at the Calvary Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance
Firing Squad at Maple Grove Cemetery
Memorial Day ceremonies in 1920 included a firing squad at Maple Grove Cemetery
Memorial Day at City Hall
Reverend Kames Ainslie, of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, conducting Memorial Day services on the step of Chicopee City Hall in 1920
Crowd at Willimansett Memorial Dedication
Dedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School showing crowd of people in attendance
Crowd at Willimansett Memorial Dedication
Crowd at the dedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School
Willimansett Memorial Dedication
Dedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School
Telegram Reporter Speaks
Walter Rathburn of the Holyoke Telegram speaks on behalf of former Mayor Daniel J. Coakley
Joseph M. Grise at the Podium
Joseph M. Grise at the podium during the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Rep. Leo P. Senecal Speaking
Rep. Leo P. Senecal speaks to the crowd at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
John Gray Speaks
John C. Gray, Superintendent of Schools, speaks at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Chairman Buckley Opens Ceremony
Chairman Buckley opens the ceremony for the dedication of the Soldiers Monument
Rev. Dr. W. F. Koonsen
Rev. Dr. W. F. Koonsen gave the opening prayer at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Fairview Children Decorate
Fairview Children decorate the monument at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Students and Flag
Pupils from the Montcalm School march with a large flag as part of the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Soldiers Monument Dedication Event
Children from the Montcalm School singing at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Soldiers Monument Dedication
Chicopee Mayor James Higgins at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Boy Scout Honor Corps
Boy Scout Honor Corps from Troop I getting ready for the upcoming soldiers memorial day parade
Maple Grove Cemetery
People standing by graves in the Maple Grove Cemetery during the soldier's memorial day events on May 30, 1921
Pan-Greek Society Float
Pan-Greek Society Float, decorated with flags and banners, in the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921
Entering Calvary Cemetery
Memorial Day Parade marchers enter Calvary Cemetery during the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921
Polish Societies Wreath
Wreath of all the city's Polish societies being carried by four Girl Scouts in the Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade Kilty Band
Kilty Band leading the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Chicopee May 30, 1921
Unveiling the Soldiers Monument
View of the crowd gathered for the unveiling of the soldiers monument May 30, 1921 with front of Chicopee High School in the background
Soldiers Monument
Front view of the Soldiers Monument with the tower of the new High School in the background