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- Collection: Russ H. Gilbert Photograph Collection, Book 3
Roadbed of TreesSchoolhouse Road showing the use of tree branches necessary for travel due the wet and sandy conditions of the area
A Bit of Schoolhouse RoadLooking up Schoolhouse Road with a woman walking up the hill with branches down in the middle of the pathway
Water and Conditions around McKinstry AvenueArea around McKinstry Avenue and Schoolhouse Road southeast of the Railroad
Schoolhouse Hill Road Cow pathView 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 HillBlurry and soft image of trees and plants that shows the landscape halfway up the McKinstry Avenue hill
Ruts and Gulleys near McKinstry AvenueShowing the general appearance of the area around McKinstry Avenue
McKinstry Avenue in ChicopeeView of the sandy conditions of McKinstry Avenue at the top of the road
Crowd Gathers to Watch Main Street FireCrowd 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…
View of the Williams Market Fire from across the streetScene 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…
Fire Fighters Battle Blaze at the Williams MarketFiremen 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…
Fire Fighters Battle Blaze at the Williams MarketFiremen 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…
Crowd Watches the Williams Market FireSpectators 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 StrikeTwo 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 CompanyJitney truck with the words Falls Line during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921
Two Jitney Trucks outside Fisk Tire CompanyTwo Jitney trucks wait for passengers outside the Fisk Tire Plant, in the background, during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in…
Jitney Truck filled with PassengersJitney truck full of passengers transporting people during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921
Jitney Truck filled with PassengersJitney 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 ParadeCrowd in front of the Staryzk Building watching a man in military uniform leading a parade
Man in Uniform Sitting on a HorsePortrait of a man in military uniform sitting on a horse
Line of Trombonists MarchingA line of five trombonists marching in a parade, with other band members visible behind them
Brass Band Marching Down a RoadA brass band marches forward down a street with trolley tracks as part of a parade
Truck Loaded with Flags and Plants for ParadeBack left side of truck decorated with flags, plants and a sign for the Polish Women's Circle
Truck Loaded with Flag Decorations for ParadeBack right side of truck decorated with flags, plants and a sign for the Polish Women's Circle
Flag Bearers at Polish Heritage ParadeStraight-on look at two men holding flags at the front of a line of marchers
Two Men Holding FlagsStraight-on look at two men holding flags at the front of a line of marchers
Three Men and a Woman in HatsStraight on look at three men and a woman wearing hats at the front of a line of marchers
Girl in White Dress with CandleA young girls stands in front of a shrub wearing a white dress and holding flowers and a candle
Crowd Gathered outside St. Stanislaus ChurchA large crowd waits outside the St. Stanislaw Church
Men and Women March with a BannerA women dressed in white and wearing a hat carries a banner among a crowd of other men and women
Girls Marching with CandlesA large procession of girls wearing white first communion dresses and carrying candles walks from left to right in the frame
Boys Marching with CandlesA large procession of boys wearing dark first communion suits and carrying candles walks from left to right in the frame
Girls Marching with CandlesA large procession of girls wearing white first communion dresses and carrying tall candles walks from left to right in the frame
Girls Marching with FlowersA 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 ParadeTwo 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 ProcessionA priest with attendants leads a long procession of adults, dressed in black and white formal attire, and children dressed in religious attire
White Cat on PorchSmall white cat lounging on a porch
Horses and Carriage on Broadway StreetTwo large horses (possibly Chestnuts) drawing a carriage on Broadway Street with the school department building on the right
Gardens at Riverview TerraceLooking at the gardens at Riverview Terrace showing the rows of crops and trees in the background
Central Fire Station on Cabot StreetCentral Fire Station on Cabot Street showing the side covered in vines and flower boxes
Royal School and StandpipeLeft side and front view of the Royal School in Fairview with the standpipe in the background
Covered Bridge over the Chicopee River with Ames ManufacturingFull span of the covered bridge over the Chicopee River with Ames Manufacturing Plant
Looking South from the City HospitalLooking South over the valley and the Connecticut River from the grounds of Chicopee City Hospital
Willimansett Railroad StationView of the Willimansett Railroad Station from the rails of the Boston and Maine rail line
Russ Gilbert at Bercham Bend SpringRuss Gilbert takes a drink from the fountain at Bercham Bend Spring
Woman standing at Bercham Bend SpringThe wife of Russ Gilbert standing near Bercham Bend Spring
Family Standing with CarFive people, two women and three men, stand with a car in front of building
Chicopee City Hall and Market Square on Gasless SundayEmpty street scene looking towards Chicopee City Hall and Market Square on Gasless Sunday
Exchange Street on Gasless SundayView looking down Exchange Street on Gasless Sunday, September 1, 1918
West Main Street on Gasless SundayView looking east on West Main Street on Gasless Sunday, September 1, 1918
Group of Children at the Salvation Army Coin DriveSmall 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 PlantView 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 PlantView of the crowd gathered for the Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant
Salvation Army Coin DrivePreston Pond playing Hurdy-Gurdy in the Salvation Army Coin Drive
Group photo of Salvation Army Coin Drive CrewSalvation Army Coin Drive volunteers on the back of a truck holding buckets
Salvation Army Coin DriveCaptain 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 fundraiserGroup 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 RectoryLooking at the Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory showing the front entrance and the left side
United Presbyterian ChurchView of front entrance to the United Presbyterian Church with the buildings around it
Grace Church Parish HouseParish house of the Grace Church located on Springfield Street
Unitarian ChurchUnitarian Church from Fairview Ave and Grape Street
First Baptist ChurchLeft side view of the First Baptist Church with a police officer walking along the front
Central Baptist Church BuildingFront view of the Central Baptist Church building that was being used at the time as a moving picture house
Second Congregational ChurchSecond Congregational Church front from Belcher Street with tree
Third Congregational ChurchThird Congregational Church from across Springfield Street showing the steeple and telephone poles
Christian Methodist Episcopal ChurchThe Central Methodist Church and parsonage from the corner of Center Street and Nonotuck Ave in winter without the trees blocking the view of the…
Central Methodist ChurchThe Central Methodist Church from the corner of Center Street and Nonotuck Ave showing the trees and building
Beulah Baptist ChurchFront view of the Beulah Baptist Church on Chicopee Street in Willimansett
Faith Methodist ChurchLooking at the front of the Faith Methodist Church in Aldenville
First Congregational Church ParsonageView of the First Congregational Church Parsonage from the front with trees on either side
Parish HouseWhite church built in 1872
First Congregational ChurchLeft side view of the First Congregational Church on Chicopee Street in the winter
Home of the Sisters of St. RoseA front view of the home of the Sisters of St. Rose in Aldenville
St. Constantine ChurchView of the St. Constantine Church on Grattan Street serving the Greek community
St. Rose Church RectoryLooking at the front of the St. Rose Church Rectory in Aldenville
St. Rose ChurchSt. Rose Church on Grattan Street in Chicopee with children playing in front
Assumption Parochial SchoolFront view of trees growing at the Assumption Parochial School on Center Street
The Elms AcademyThe Elms Academy main building from a distance and blocked by trees
Notre Dame Sisters CenterThe front and attached building of the Notre Dame Sisters Center on Cabot Street
Governor Robinson's HouseHome of 34th Governor of Massachusetts George D. Robinson (from 1884 - 1887)
Church of the NativityChurch of the Nativity on Chicopee Street showing the left side and steeple
Nativity Church RectoryNativity Church Rectory in Willimansett showing the front and left side
St. Joachim's RectorySt. Joachim's Rectory
St. Joachim's ChurchSt. Joachim's Church
St. Stanislaus SchoolSt. Stanislaw School, Hall and Nunnery
St. Stanislaus Church and RectorySt. Stanislaw Church, Rectory and Nunnery
Independent Polish ChurchIndependent Polish Church and parsonage on Bell Street
St. Stanislaus ChurchSt. Stanislaw Church in the winter showing the church and roads around it
St. Patrick's Church and ConventSt. Patrick's Church and Convent
School at St. Patrick'sThe school building at St. Patrick's Church on Montgomery Street
St. Patrick's ChurchSt. Patrick's Church with crowd coming out the front
St. Patrick's RectorySt. Patrick's Rectory
Saint Ann RectorySaint Ann rectory in the Fairview section of Chicopee
Holy Name Rectory and SchoolHoly Name rectory and church school
Saint Ann's ChurchSaint Ann's Church on Britton Street in the Fairview section of Chicopee
Maple Grove on Memorial DayMemorial Day ceremonies at the Maple Grove Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance
Dog in GrassA dog sits in the grass watching Memorial Day ceremonies
Memorial Day at St. Rose CemeteryMemorial Day at St. Rose Cemetery in Aldenville
Junior High School SingersA group of junior high school students who sang at several of the Memorial Day services in the city
Tree at St. Patrick's CemeteryMemorial Day ceremonies were held under the big tree at St. Patrick's Cemetery
Memorial Day at St. Patrick's CemeteryMemorial Day under the big tree at St. Patrick's Cemetery
Memorial Day First StopThe first Memorial Day ceremony took place at the Chicopee Street Cemetery
Memorial Day at East Street CemeteryMemorial Day ceremonies at the East Street Cemetery
Memorial Day CrowdMemorial Day ceremonies at the Calvary Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance
Memorial Day at Calvary CemeteryMemorial Day ceremonies at the Calvary Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance
Memorial Day at East Street CemeteryMemorial Day ceremonies at the East Street Cemetery
Reverend BruchoReverend Brucho speaking at the Memorial Day ceremonies
Firing Squad at Maple Grove CemeteryMemorial Day ceremonies in 1920 included a firing squad at Maple Grove Cemetery
Memorial Day at City HallReverend Kames Ainslie, of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, conducting Memorial Day services on the step of Chicopee City Hall in 1920
Mayor at Memorial DayMayor Higgins, in dark suit, speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony, 1920
Crowd at Willimansett Memorial DedicationDedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School showing crowd of people in attendance
Crowd at Willimansett Memorial DedicationCrowd at the dedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School
Willimansett Memorial DedicationDedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School
Tree on Riverview TerraceTree on Riverview Terrace
Oxford Country Club TreesBig trees front Oxford Country Club
Telegram Reporter SpeaksWalter Rathburn of the Holyoke Telegram speaks on behalf of former Mayor Daniel J. Coakley
Joseph M. Grise at the PodiumJoseph M. Grise at the podium during the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Rep. Leo P. Senecal SpeakingRep. Leo P. Senecal speaks to the crowd at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Rev. Epinard speaksRev. Epinard speaks at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
John Gray SpeaksJohn C. Gray, Superintendent of Schools, speaks at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Chairman Buckley Opens CeremonyChairman Buckley opens the ceremony for the dedication of the Soldiers Monument
Rev. Dr. W. F. KoonsenRev. Dr. W. F. Koonsen gave the opening prayer at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Fairview Children DecorateFairview Children decorate the monument at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Red Cross DetailRed Cross Detail at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Students and FlagPupils from the Montcalm School march with a large flag as part of the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Soldiers Monument Dedication EventChildren from the Montcalm School singing at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Soldiers Monument DedicationChicopee Mayor James Higgins at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921
Soldiers Monument UnveiledSoldiers Monument unveiled and decorated for Memorial Day 1921
Girl Scouts with FlagGirl Scouts in marching line with Flag in front of a building on May 29, 1921
Boy Scout Honor CorpsBoy Scout Honor Corps from Troop I getting ready for the upcoming soldiers memorial day parade
Captain Nellie MillerCaptain Nellie L. Miller of Girl Scout Troop I
Maple Grove CemeteryPeople standing by graves in the Maple Grove Cemetery during the soldier's memorial day events on May 30, 1921
Pan-Greek Society FloatPan-Greek Society Float, decorated with flags and banners, in the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921
Entering Calvary CemeteryMemorial Day Parade marchers enter Calvary Cemetery during the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921
Advance GuardAdvance Guard entering Calvary Cemetery during the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921
Polish Societies WreathWreath of all the city's Polish societies being carried by four Girl Scouts in the Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade Kilty BandKilty Band leading the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Chicopee May 30, 1921
Monument PlaqueInscription on the plaque at the base of the Soldiers Monument
Unveiling the Soldiers MonumentView of the crowd gathered for the unveiling of the soldiers monument May 30, 1921 with front of Chicopee High School in the background
Soldiers MonumentFront view of the Soldiers Monument with the tower of the new High School in the background