Post WWI Veterans Parade

The vintage photograph portrays a group of soldiers marching in formation down East Street in Liberty Center, OH. They carry rifles on their shoulders and are led by a man holding an American flag, indicating this could be a parade or ceremonial procession. The soldiers are dressed in WWI uniforms. Surrounding them, early automobiles are parked along the sidewalk, and brick buildings line the street, evoking a historical period. A solitary pedestrian observes the march from a distance, adding to the quiet and solemn atmosphere. The scene captures a moment frozen in time, perhaps Memorial Day in 1920, reflecting a sense of discipline, patriotism, and community in the context of the era depicted.

The vintage photograph portrays a group of soldiers marching in formation down East Street in Liberty Center, OH. They carry rifles on their shoulders and are led by a man holding an American flag, indicating this could be a parade or ceremonial procession. The soldiers are dressed in WWI uniforms. Surrounding them, early automobiles are parked along the sidewalk, and brick buildings line the street, evoking a historical period. A solitary pedestrian observes the march from a distance, adding to the quiet and solemn atmosphere. The scene captures a moment frozen in time, perhaps Memorial Day in 1920, reflecting a sense of discipline, patriotism, and community in the context of the era depicted.

Name/Title

Post WWI Veterans Parade

Description

Post WWI Veterans Parade

Collection

The Liberty Center Historical Society, Inc.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1919