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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

Advance Guard

Advance Guard entering Calvary Cemetery during the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921

Assumption Parochial School

Front view of trees growing at the Assumption Parochial School on Center Street

Beulah Baptist Church

Front view of the Beulah Baptist Church on Chicopee Street in Willimansett

Boy Scout Honor Corps

Boy Scout Honor Corps from Troop I getting ready for the upcoming soldiers memorial day parade

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

Brass Band Marching Down a Road

A brass band marches forward down a street with trolley tracks as part of a parade

Captain Nellie Miller

Captain Nellie L. Miller of Girl Scout Troop I

Central Baptist Church Building

Front view of the Central Baptist Church building that was being used at the time as a moving picture house

Central Fire Station on Cabot Street

Central Fire Station on Cabot Street showing the side covered in vines and flower boxes

Central Methodist Church

The Central Methodist Church from the corner of Center Street and Nonotuck Ave showing the trees and building

Chairman Buckley Opens Ceremony

Chairman Buckley opens the ceremony for the dedication of the Soldiers Monument

Chicopee City Hall and Market Square on Gasless Sunday

Empty street scene looking towards Chicopee City Hall and Market Square on Gasless Sunday

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…

Church of the Nativity

Church of the Nativity on Chicopee Street showing the left side and steeple

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

Covered Bridge over the Chicopee River with Ames Manufacturing

Full span of the covered bridge over the Chicopee River with Ames Manufacturing Plant

Crowd at Willimansett Memorial Dedication

Crowd at the dedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School

Crowd at Willimansett Memorial Dedication

Dedication of the Willimansett soldiers and sailors monument at the Chapin School showing crowd of people in attendance

Crowd Gathered outside St. Stanislaus Church

A large crowd waits outside the St. Stanislaw Church

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…

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

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

Dog in Grass

A dog sits in the grass watching Memorial Day ceremonies

Entering Calvary Cemetery

Memorial Day Parade marchers enter Calvary Cemetery during the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921

Exchange Street on Gasless Sunday

View looking down Exchange Street on Gasless Sunday, September 1, 1918

Fairview Children Decorate

Fairview Children decorate the monument at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921

Faith Methodist Church

Looking at the front of the Faith Methodist Church in Aldenville

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

Family Standing with Car

Five people, two women and three men, stand with a car in front of building

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…

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…

Firing Squad at Maple Grove Cemetery

Memorial Day ceremonies in 1920 included a firing squad at Maple Grove Cemetery

First Baptist Church

Left side view of the First Baptist Church with a police officer walking along the front

First Congregational Church

Left side view of the First Congregational Church on Chicopee Street in the winter

First Congregational Church Parsonage

View of the First Congregational Church Parsonage from the front with trees on either side

Flag Bearers at Polish Heritage Parade

Straight-on look at two men holding flags at the front of a line of marchers

Gardens at Riverview Terrace

Looking at the gardens at Riverview Terrace showing the rows of crops and trees in the background

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

Girl Scouts with Flag

Girl Scouts in marching line with Flag in front of a building on May 29, 1921

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 Candles

A large procession of girls wearing white first communion dresses and carrying 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

Governor Robinson's House

Home of 34th Governor of Massachusetts George D. Robinson (from 1884 - 1887)

Grace Church Parish House

Parish house of the Grace Church located on Springfield Street

Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory

Looking at the Grace Episcopal Church and Rectory showing the front entrance and the left side

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

Group photo of Salvation Army Coin Drive Crew

Salvation Army Coin Drive volunteers on the back of a truck holding buckets

Halfway up McKinstry Avenue Hill

Blurry and soft image of trees and plants that shows the landscape halfway up the McKinstry Avenue hill

Holy Name Rectory and School

Holy Name rectory and church school

Home of the Sisters of St. Rose

A front view of the home of the Sisters of St. Rose in Aldenville

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

Independent Polish Church

Independent Polish Church and parsonage on Bell Street

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

Jitneys at the Holyoke Street Railway Strike

Two Jitney trucks wait for passengers during the suspension of the Holyoke Street Railway trolleys in 1921

John Gray Speaks

John C. Gray, Superintendent of Schools, speaks at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921

Joseph M. Grise at the Podium

Joseph M. Grise at the podium during the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921

Junior High School Singers

A group of junior high school students who sang at several of the Memorial Day services in the city

Line of Trombonists Marching

A line of five trombonists marching in a parade, with other band members visible behind them

Looking South from the City Hospital

Looking South over the valley and the Connecticut River from the grounds of Chicopee City Hospital

Man in Uniform Sitting on a Horse

Portrait of a man in military uniform sitting on a horse

Maple Grove Cemetery

People standing by graves in the Maple Grove Cemetery during the soldier's memorial day events on May 30, 1921

Maple Grove on Memorial Day

Memorial Day ceremonies at the Maple Grove Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance

Mayor at Memorial Day

Mayor Higgins, in dark suit, speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony, 1920

McKinstry Avenue in Chicopee

View of the sandy conditions of McKinstry Avenue at the top of the road

Memorial Day at Calvary Cemetery

Memorial Day ceremonies at the Calvary Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance

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

Memorial Day at East Street Cemetery

Memorial Day ceremonies at the East Street Cemetery

Memorial Day at East Street Cemetery

Memorial Day ceremonies at the East Street Cemetery

Memorial Day at St. Patrick's Cemetery

Memorial Day under the big tree at St. Patrick's Cemetery

Memorial Day at St. Rose Cemetery

Memorial Day at St. Rose Cemetery in Aldenville

Memorial Day Crowd

Memorial Day ceremonies at the Calvary Cemetery showing the large crows in attendance

Memorial Day First Stop

The first Memorial Day ceremony took place at the Chicopee Street Cemetery

Memorial Day Parade Kilty Band

Kilty Band leading the Memorial Day Parade through downtown Chicopee May 30, 1921

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

Monument Plaque

Inscription on the plaque at the base of the Soldiers Monument

Nativity Church Rectory

Nativity Church Rectory in Willimansett showing the front and left side

Notre Dame Sisters Center

The front and attached building of the Notre Dame Sisters Center on Cabot Street

Oxford Country Club Trees

Big trees front Oxford Country Club

Pan-Greek Society Float

Pan-Greek Society Float, decorated with flags and banners, in the Memorial Day Parade May 30, 1921

Parish House

White church built in 1872

Polish Societies Wreath

Wreath of all the city's Polish societies being carried by four Girl Scouts in the Memorial Day Parade

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

Red Cross Detail

Red Cross Detail at 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

Rev. Dr. W. F. Koonsen

Rev. Dr. W. F. Koonsen gave the opening prayer at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921

Rev. Epinard speaks

Rev. Epinard speaks at the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921

Reverend Brucho

Reverend Brucho speaking at the Memorial Day ceremonies

Roadbed of Trees

Schoolhouse Road showing the use of tree branches necessary for travel due the wet and sandy conditions of the area

Royal School and Standpipe

Left side and front view of the Royal School in Fairview with the standpipe in the background

Russ Gilbert at Bercham Bend Spring

Russ Gilbert takes a drink from the fountain at Bercham Bend Spring

Ruts and Gulleys near McKinstry Avenue

Showing the general appearance of the area around McKinstry Avenue

Saint Ann Rectory

Saint Ann rectory in the Fairview section of Chicopee

Saint Ann's Church

Saint Ann's Church on Britton Street in the Fairview section of Chicopee

Salvation Army Coin Drive

Captain Charlie Ludden and Lieutenant Bill Davidson collecting for Salvation Army Coin Drive in front of the Fisk Tire Plant

Salvation Army Coin Drive

Preston Pond playing Hurdy-Gurdy in the Salvation Army Coin Drive

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

School at St. Patrick's

The school building at St. Patrick's Church on Montgomery Street

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

Second Congregational Church

Second Congregational Church front from Belcher Street with tree

Soldiers Monument

Front view of the Soldiers Monument with the tower of the new High School in the background

Soldiers Monument Dedication

Chicopee Mayor James Higgins at 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 Unveiled

Soldiers Monument unveiled and decorated for Memorial Day 1921

St. Constantine Church

View of the St. Constantine Church on Grattan Street serving the Greek community

St. Joachim's Church

St. Joachim's Rectory

St. Patrick's Church

St. Patrick's Church with crowd coming out the front

St. Patrick's Church and Convent

St. Patrick's Rectory

St. Rose Church

St. Rose Church on Grattan Street in Chicopee with children playing in front

St. Rose Church Rectory

Looking at the front of the St. Rose Church Rectory in Aldenville

St. Stanislaus Church

St. Stanislaw Church in the winter showing the church and roads around it

St. Stanislaus Church and Rectory

St. Stanislaw Church, Rectory and Nunnery

St. Stanislaus School

St. Stanislaw School, Hall and Nunnery

Students and Flag

Pupils from the Montcalm School march with a large flag as part of the dedication of the Soldiers Monument 1921

Telegram Reporter Speaks

Walter Rathburn of the Holyoke Telegram speaks on behalf of former Mayor Daniel J. Coakley

The Elms Academy

The Elms Academy main building from a distance and blocked by trees

Third Congregational Church

Third Congregational Church from across Springfield Street showing the steeple and telephone poles

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

Tree at St. Patrick's Cemetery

Memorial Day ceremonies were held under the big tree at St. Patrick's Cemetery

Tree on Riverview Terrace

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

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

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…

Two Men Holding Flags

Straight-on look at two men holding flags at the front of a line of marchers

Unitarian Church

Unitarian Church from Fairview Ave and Grape Street

United Presbyterian Church

View of front entrance to the United Presbyterian Church with the buildings around it

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

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…

Water and Conditions around McKinstry Avenue