1928; 1928-09

Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua.

(1) Fest of St. Anthony of Padua, 1928, No. 1. The tower, standing in 106th Street east of First Avenue, the day before the procession. The procession was held on Labor Day this year. The tower is an especially fine one this year. The angel on top cannot be identified with certainty from this view and view 3; he may be Gabriel. September 2, 1928. P. L. Sperr. (2) No. 2. Detail of the tower at the base. The sign at the base gives the name of the architect, and calls attention to the fact that this is the tenth annual festival. 401-405 East 106th Street are the houses in the background. September 2, 1928. P. L. Sperr. (3) No. 3. The tower, being carried in the procession on 106th Street. In this view it is facing east, towards and near First Avenue; the houses in the background are 339-319 East 106th Street. September 3, 1928. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection