Name/Title
Opening of the Parade for South River's 250th AnniversaryEntry/Object ID
2021.011.023Description
Photograph of the beginning of the parade held for the celebration of South River's 250th anniversary in 1970. The banner being carried by a group of Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts reads "250th Anniversary, South River, N.J. - November 6-11, 1970." The South River High School Color Guard and the South River High School Band are visible as the next group behind those carrying the banner.
The view is of lower Main Street looking toward the river with a large crowd gathered to watch the event. The left side of the image shows the businesses lining Main Street. Stores include Sherwin Williams Paints and Wallpaper, South River Appliance advertising GE Appliances, and Wilshire Fashions. The South River Trust Company building and the Hotel Pershing are visible in the distance.
"Photography by Ken James - Industrial, Commercial, Portraiture, Insurance - Phone: 6502" is stamped on the back in blue ink.
Black and white photograph measures 5" x 7" and is in fair condition with the exception of the lower left corner, a portion of which is missing due to water damage.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
South River High School Band, South River Girl Scouts, South River Boy Scouts, South River Appliance, Wilshire Fashions, South River Trust Co., Hotel PershingSubject Place
Street
Main StreetCity
South RiverState/Province
New JerseyCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaAcquisition
Accession
2021.011Source or Donor
South River BoroughAcquisition Method
Collected by StaffMade/Created
Studio
Photography by Ken JamesDate made
Nov 8, 1970Time Period
20th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Hub SortingOther Number
023.capsule.001General Notes
Note Type
Historical NoteNote
Part of a collection of photographs found in a water-damaged envelope in the time capsule.
