1929; 1929-07

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

(1) Feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: Parade, a group carrying candelabra, passing the west side of First Avenue between 111th and 110th Streets. The gas tank belongs to the Consolidated Gas Company. July 16, 1929. P. L. Sperr. (2) Parade, crossing First Avenue at 114th Street. Two fine votive candelabra, towers built up of small candles, are being carried by the individuals in this picture. July 16, 1929. P. L. Sperr. (3) People walking about and crowding the booths on 115th Street, which is all decorated for the feast. The view is east from First Avenue; the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel is shown near the corner of Pleasant Avenue. July 16, 1929. P. L. Sperr.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection