1937

Celebrations - Parades - Municipal Events - American Legion Parade.

(18) The American Legion Parade: A view of the crowds that attempted to observe the tremendous parade on Fifth Ave. This view is eastward to 42nd Street, from Sixth Ave. and shows the dense throngs at the cross road of the world. September 21, 1937. George D. Chinn. (19) A similar view on East 50th Street, from Rockefeller Plaza and showing the throngs at Fifth Ave. Note a portion of St. Patricks Cathedral at the N.E. corner of the latter. In the background appears the tower of the General Electric Building which is located at the S.W. corner of Lexington Ave. and East 51st Street. September 21, 1937. George D. Chinn. (20) The do-nut station erected by the Salvation Army in Times Square between West 46th and 47th (left) Streets for the convenience of the Legionnaires. September 21, 1937. George D. Chinn.

Photo from the New York Public Library - Milstein Collection