Dancing on the Interurban tracks by Pavilion

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

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from 2021.72.02, RJ&Diane Peterson collection

Name/Title

Dancing on the Interurban tracks by Pavilion

Entry/Object ID

2021.72.35

Description

Three men in light-colored clothing pose arm-in-arm on the far left while a long line of people march in a human chain down the Interurban railroad tracks. In the background, the Pavilion looks on impassively.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Digital

Subject Person or Organization

Big Pavilion 1909-1960, Interurban Railroad 1899-1927

Context

These "snake dances" were sometimes orchestrated by the Big Pavilion to draw people in for special events. Or they could mark a community celebration like the win of a school athletic team. The term "conga line" did not become popular in the Untied states until the 1930s.

Collection

1899 Interurban electric train -1926, 1909 Big Pavilion -1960, Festivals, events, parades, celebrations

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.72

Source or Donor

Sheridan, John "Jack" O. 1938-

Acquisition Method

Donation

Location

* Untyped Location

Digital data in CatalogIt

Create Date

September 22, 2024

Update Date

September 22, 2024