Photograph

West Chicago City Museum

Name/Title

Photograph

Entry/Object ID

1977.086.0235

Description

Photograph, black and white showing part of the World War II Homecoming Parade, September 1946, on Main Street. Shows 5 uniformed men wearing arm fatigues and helmets carrying 2 flags (US flag in center, unknown flag on right) marching side by side all with right foot raised and about to step forward. The street is lined with parade watchers and cars. There is a garage on the right side of the photos that looks like it has a "Shell" shaped sign and "Washing" is partially visible on the side (possibly a Shell station?). The street is paved with brick.

Photograph Details

Subject

West Chicago WWII Homecoming Parade

Subject Place

Road

Main Street

City

West Chicago

State/Province

Illinois

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Made/Created

Date made

Sep 1946

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Approx. 4''x2''

Relationships

Related Events

Event

World War II

Research Notes

Research Type

Registrar

Person

Putzier, Jennifer

Date

Aug 24, 2021

Notes

The building on the left may be 305 Main Street, West Chicago, which is still an automotive repair business. Was it a Shell Station? The house in the background doesn't match what is there now, but the house that is there now may be newer - it was resided, at least.

General Notes

Note

Part of 39 photos from Homecoming Parade, September 1946, Main Street.