Name/Title
Photo of Porep's Band, 1902Entry/Object ID
1995.70.1Description
Acc. No. 95.70.1
Subject Category: BANDS
Date or Period: 1902
Object: Photograph
Description: Sepia-toned black/white photo mounted on dk. charcoal paperboard. Photographer unknown.
Size: L-10 x W-12 in.
History of Object: Photo of Porep's Band, taken on September 6th, 1902, on a band stand. Interesting electrified American flag in background illuminated with light bulbs. This band furnished music for the Alameda Water Carnival in conjunction with the opening of the tidal canal (estuary).
Acquired from: George Porep, 3-19-52
Date: 4-22-95
Pre-1971 donation, old cat. #367
