Roosevelte's Wildebeeste
Title
Roosevelte's Wildebeeste
Description
Part of the big July Fourth celebration that Woodstock produced and invited all of McHenry County to attend. This parade entry "Roosevelte's Wildebeeste" is pulled by Harry Burbank and his mules according to the note on the back of this postcard. Photo was taken from Melvin Tripp's photography studio's corner on Cass and Main streets. The wild beasts appear to be dogs with their circus-like trainer.
A large crowd is gathered both on the sidewalks on Benton Street and inside the Square park can be seen. The buildings include part of the Murphy's Block and the corner of Sherman block.
100 N. Benton Hotel Woodstock (upper floors)
102 N. Benton
104 N. Benton:
106 N. Benton: Ice Cream Parlor
101 S. Benton: Sherman Block. The store on the first level is having a Close Out Sale. In 1910, Sherman's Jewelry sold out and the State Bank of Woodstock moved in.
A large crowd is gathered both on the sidewalks on Benton Street and inside the Square park can be seen. The buildings include part of the Murphy's Block and the corner of Sherman block.
100 N. Benton Hotel Woodstock (upper floors)
102 N. Benton
104 N. Benton:
106 N. Benton: Ice Cream Parlor
101 S. Benton: Sherman Block. The store on the first level is having a Close Out Sale. In 1910, Sherman's Jewelry sold out and the State Bank of Woodstock moved in.
Creator
Source
Dorothy Luedtke Burbank
Date
1910
Collection
Citation
Tripp Photo, Woodstock, “Roosevelte's Wildebeeste,” Woodstock Public Library Archives, accessed June 12, 2025, https://woodstockpubliclibraryarchives.omeka.net/items/show/331.
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