Name/Title
WW I welcome home ceremony, 1918, Hoffman InnEntry/Object ID
2020.002.003Description
Welcome group on steps of Hoffman Inn, as part of ceremony to honor WWI soldiers.
Accompanied by Red Hook Journal article and written description from NYS records " A reception to the returned service men was given through the efforts of Mr. William S. Massonneau, Mr. Wm P. Adams and Mr. Joseph Griffing. The exercises of the day opened with a parade to Chanler baseball ground where a ballgame was enjoyed and a photograph taken of the men. Then the men marched to the Hoffman Inn where a platform had been erected for the speakers and entertainers. Mr. John Jay Chapman made the address of welcome to which Captain Jones responded after listening to another speaker entertainers were given by two acrobats, a male quartette from New York and an elocutionist. A clam bake was then served which finished the afternoon's program. In the evening a free dance in the Lyceum for the service men completed the celebration."
Large oversize print is best quality image. Handwritten on back: Joseph Griffing, Jr. (left end of middle left). Sticker indicates that print came from Ms. Esther Griffing Joseph, PO Box 80, New York, NY 10009-0080.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Griffing, JosephSubject Place
Property
7571 Old Post RoadNeighborhood
North BroadwayVillage
Red Hook VillageCollection
Organizations & Events - FIC