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Close-Up of Hassell & Cramer in Parade Car.
This close-up photograph depicts Bert Hassell (left), Parker "Shorty" Cramer (right), and a member of the Welcome Home Committee (middle) riding in a parade car honoring the aviators' return.
Crowded Parade Route.
Spectators line a Rockford street to honor aviators Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer upon their rescue and return from an aborted flight in their airplane, the "Greater Rockford," from Rockford, Illinois to Stockholm, Sweden. This photograph…
Hassell & Cramer Parade at West State and Main Streets.
Twilight descends and the street lights come on as crowds watch the Hassell and Cramer homecoming parade near the corner of W. State and Main Streets. Busch Jewelry's sign, 213 W. State, is visible near the picture's center. This photograph is part…
Hassell & Cramer Parade Car.
Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer, aviators in the "Greater Rockford" flight from Rockford to Stockholm, are depicted in a car flanked by officials and throngs of adoring fans in this welcome-home parade. This photograph is part of a collection…
Hassell & Cramer Parade Car.
Flanked by costumed parade walkers, this photograph depicts Bert Hassell and Parker Shorty Cramer in a car during a parade in honor of their homecoming to Rockford where their historic flight to Stockholm started. This picture is part of a collection…
Hassell & Cramer Parade on West State.
A black and white photograph of a crowded portion of West State Street during the parade to honor Rockford's returning aviators, Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer. The sign for Busch Jewelry, 213 W. State, is visible on the left and the…
Hassell & Cramer Parade Passes Through Throngs on a Crowded Street.
As street lights are coming on, the crowds are thick on this Rockford street for the passing parade honoring returning aviators Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer. This photograph is part of a collection of photo proofs.
Heroes Return.
After an emergency landing of their airplane, the "Greater Rockford," on a Greenland ice cap, pilots Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer return to a heroes' welcome. As they ride in a car followed by a marching band, this parade is in their…
Marching Band During Hassell & Cramer Parade.
A marching band is seen in this view of the Hassell and Cramer homecoming parade in Rockford IL. This photograph is part of a collection of photo proofs.
Marching Band in Hassell & Cramer Parade.
This street scene shows crowds with U. S. flags watching a marching band in a parade honoring Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer upon their rescue and return from an aborted flight from Rockford to Stockholm, Sweden. This photograph is part of a…
Motorcycles with Sidecars in Hassell & Cramer Parade.
A photograph displaying four motorcycles with sidecars as part of the Hassell and Cramer homecoming parade in Rockford IL after their attempted flight from Rockford to Stockholm, Sweden. This picture is part of a collection of photo proofs.
Parade Procession
A long parade makes its way down a paved Rockford street with Interurban tracks. It appears to be 7th Street. The parade is led by several women riding side-saddle with horse-drawn wagons bringing up the rear. Numerous parasols have been deployed…
Parade Route Turns a Corner.
A photograph taken as the car carrying aviators Bert Hassell and Parker "Shorty" Cramer in their welcome-home parade passes the Rockford Trust Building, turning from West State Street onto Main Street. This photograph is part of a collection of photo…
Rockford Parade
A large group of uniformed men proceed west on West State Street crossing Main Street. The uniformed group appears to be members of the Masonic Knights Templar. Note businesses along the route: Porters Drug Store, 302 W. State; and Skinner Tailor,…
Rockford Parade Elephant
A photograph of Queen Jumbo, a circus elephant, proceeding west past the 300 block of East State Street. Note the three businesses along the route: W. E. Dolk, photographer, at 304 E. State Street; Frank G. Smith, harnessmaker, at 306 E. State…
Rockford Parade on Main Street
This parade route view of horse-drawn wagons was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and Empire Mercantile.…
Rockford Parade on State Street
A Rockford band appears to be bringing up the rear of a parade crossing the intersection of West State and Church Streets heading west. A Rockford street car follows. Note the businesses: W. A. Moore Grocery at 401 W. State and W. H. Keig's Bakery…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and Empire Mercantile. The William Brown…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and Empire Mercantile.…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Several of the riders look like they have shields and jousting lances. Note several businesses along the east side of the street:…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback and a circus wagon was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the east side of the street: People's Bank, H. W. Buckbee at 220 S. Main, and…
Rockford Parade Route at South Main and Chestnut
This parade route view of men on horseback, a large horse-drawn, ammunition-carrying caisson, and two horse-drawn caissons with cannon was taken from the Chestnut and South Main Street intersection looking north. Note several businesses along the…