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[Gazebo on a Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the League City Garden Club's makeshift float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Two individuals in the cab of a white truck are pulling along a small model of the League Park gazebo, which sits on the trailer attached to the truck.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Hand Drawn Hose Reel Wagon in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of four firemen leading a hand drawn hose reel cart in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The wagon features a red metal box and a roll of thick rope in between its two large red wheels. Each fireman is wearing a light blue, collared uniform shirt and blue jeans, as well as a navy blue cap. The two firemen in front pull the wagon along while the firemen in back push. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Hay Ride Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a hay ride, a part of the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The hay ride is atop a trailer converted into a wagon. The parade took place on a major road in League City. League City. The makeshift wagon has an exposed frame of four arches stretched above the passengers. It has been decorated with stringed lights and a red, white and blue paper garland. A large group of children are on the ride, seated atop the bales of hay.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[League City Sesquicentennial Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a parade float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's base is covered in a dark green tinsel-like material. The float features a large cutout in the shape of Texas. Along the cutout's perimeter are lights and at its center is a red star. A few people riding the float are seated below the cutout. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Multicultural Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a multicultural parade float at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The float's theme is centered around the six countries, represented by their flags, that have ruled over Texas. Six individuals are clad in costumes that are representative of the six ruling nations' cultures; four are standing while the other two are sitting on the float. At the end of the float is a lit-up model of the Alamo. The parade takes place on a major road in League… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Native American-Themed Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the parade float commemorating the Karankawa Indians, the first settlers of the area now known as League City, in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Riding the float are five adolescent boys wearing costumes meant to represent Karankawan attire. A makeshift hut and torches made from large aluminum tins make up the float decor. Written on the side of the float is this text: "First Settlers of League City, Karankawa Indians." The parade took p… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Pagaent of Flags in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a pageant of flags flying from a trailer truck in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The truck is decorated in patriotic banners, as is the trailer attached behind it. A sign on the side of the truck says "Veterans of Foreign Wars." A model NASA aircraft is suspended right above the truck bed. A few passengers are riding in the truck bed and the trailer.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[A Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a Texas flag and a U.S. flag waving in the air at the League City sesquicentennial parade in celebration of Texas' 150th birthday. A giant birthday cake and a small portion of a Big Tex effigy are also partially visible.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[South Shore Harbour Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of the South Shore Harbour float in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. A few people dressed in beach attire are riding the float as it travels as part of the parade, which took place on a major road in League City. A model lighthouse striped in black and white and a small plant are part of the float's decor.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Texas Piemontesi Italians Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of Johnnie Arolfo, president of P.I.A., riding a float in the League City sesquicentennial parade. The parade took place on a major street in League City. Although the acronym P.I.A. is unclear, the float's decorations feature the Italian flag and its colors. According to a large sin on the float, Johnnie Arolfo is the president of P.I.A. Other individuals are seated on the float behind him; amongst them are Lawrence Arolfo and Pete Dunten, as stated on signs posted on the side of th… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Texas Piemontesi Italisns Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of Johnnie Arolfo, president of P.I.A., riding a float in the League City sesquicentennial parade. The parade took place on a major street in League City. Although the acronym P.I.A. is unclear, the float's decorations feature the Italian flag and its colors. According to a large sin on the float, Johnnie Arolfo is the president of P.I.A. Other individuals are seated on the float behind him; amongst them are Lawrence Arolfo and Pete Dunten, as stated on signs posted on the side of th… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[U.S. Armed Forces in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a procession of armed forces walking down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. Leading in front are four individuals in a uniform of gray shirts, pants, helmets and boots; two are holding the U.S. flag and the Texas flag, while the other two hold rifles against their shoulders.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Wagon in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade]

Description: Photograph of several people riding in an open, horse-drawn wagon in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The passengers vary in what they are wearing; two men wearing modern day clothing sit at the front of the wagon while three women wearing pioneer bonnets sit behind them, waving to the crowd. Covering nearly the entire visible side of the wagon is a sign on which is written fourteen Italian names. Be… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Wagon in the League City Sesquicentennial Parade]

Description: Photograph of several people riding in an open, horse-drawn wagon in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. The parade took place on a major road in League City. The passengers vary in what they are wearing; two men wearing modern day clothing sit at the front of the wagon while four women wearing pioneer bonnets sit behind them, waving to the crowd. Covering nearly the entire visible side of the wagon is a sign on which is written fourteen Italian names. Bel… more
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Women on Horseback in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of two women riding on horseback at the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150th birthday. Each woman is clad in a red western shirt, jeans, a cowboy hat and boots. They each have their horse's reins in one hand while the other hand holds up a flag. The woman on the left has an Italian flag and the woman on the right has a flag commemorating the event. People standing roadside watch the parade go by. The parade took place on a major road in League City.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Yellow Roses of Texas Parade Float]

Description: Photograph of a parade float celebrating the Yellow Rose of Texas in the League City sesquicentennial parade in honor of Texas' 150 birthday. The float is festooned in yellow roses and the side of the float features a sign that is partially visible. A live band is performing on top of the float. Many of the band members are wearing cowboy hats. A large cutout in the shape of Texas is erected in the back of the float behind the band.
Date: April 19, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Barbecue Trailer in a League City Parade]

Description: Photograph of a black barbecue trailer being pulled down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair parade. The barbecue is in the shape of a steam engine locomotive, branded with a CC on its front end. Text on the back end of the barbecue reads, "CC Express." A man in a cowboy hat and a red shirt is walking in stride with the barbecue trailer while grilling meat.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Belgian Hitch in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a team of horses drawing a wagon through Kansas Street, where League City's 32nd Annual Village Fair Parade took place. The horses are reined together and attached to a red wagon driven by a man in a peaked cap. A dog is standing atop the wagon's cargo. A man in a red shirt is walking in stride with the horses.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Car in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a light brown convertible carrying passengers affiliated with the League City Garden Club; the convertible is coasting down Kansas Street in League City's 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. A small sign featuring an image of the League Park gazebo is posted on the driver-side door.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Catholic Church Float in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of a float featuring a replica of St. Mary Mission Church, a Catholic church in League City. A few women wearing pioneer-themed clothing are riding the float and are sitting in front of the church replica. A small sign attached to the float trailer reads, "St. Mary's League City Bazaar, July 19-20, Come join us, Texas - Walker."
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Children Sitting on a Curb]

Description: Photograph of three young boys sitting on the curb on the side of Kansas Street. They are all wearing tall socks, tennis shoes, and ringer shirts. The boy in the middle is holding an open beverage bottle. Other people are partially visible behind and beside the three boys.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library

[Clear Creek High School Band in a Parade]

Description: Photograph of the trumpet section of the Clear Creek High School marching band, walking down Kansas Street in League City for the 32nd Annual Village Fest parade. The trumpet players are in front with the instruments held downward.
Date: May 10, 1986
Creator: Kiecke, Albert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: League City Helen Hall Library
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