Winooski, VT - American Woolen Mills Flag Raising

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Parent Collections: Louis L. McAllister Photographs
Title: Winooski, VT - American Woolen Mills Flag Raising
Photographer: McAllister, L. L. (Louis L.), 1877-1963.
Description: April 14, 1917 flag raising at the American Woolen Mills in Winooski, Vermont. A large crowd is gathered for the event. On the left side is the speakers' stand. Several speakers addressed the crowd that day, no doubt praising the patriotism of the mill workers who raised money to purchase 3 American flags, but also trying to create enthusiasm for the war effort (the U.S. entered World War I on April 6, 1917). The 3 flags (very likely not those seen at the speakers' platform) were raised in front of the Champlain Mill, Mill No. 3, and the mill's main office. In the distance one can see the Winooski bridge, and the street corner is West Canal and Follett. (Photo 4 of five images that create a panoramic view when placed together.)
Subject: Children.
Flag raising and lowering.
Men.
Urban parks.
Women.
Type of Resource: still image
Genre: photographs
black-and-white photographs
Extent: 1 image
Publisher: University of Vermont, Bailey/Howe Library, Special Collections
Date Captured: 2009-12-22T00:00:00Z
Access Conditions: Commercial use or distribution is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder.
Identifier (local): mcalB22F29i04
Digital Format: image/tiff