Description:
Postcard showing a parade downtown Battle Creek on the occasion of laying the cornerstone for the Battle creek Central High School building. Parade participants are seen on SW Capital Avenue, just south of the intersection with Michigan Avenue. Note trolley tracks.
Caption on front: Laying Cornerstone B.C.H.S. June 16, 1908. -
Written on back: 6-17-08- This is a snap shot of part of parade yesterday - in honor of laying of corner stone for new High School - Mrs. J. D. Smith
Sent on: June 19, 1908
Sent to: Miss Mary Hays The Oaks Manchester Conn. Box 362
Sent from: Mrs. J. D. Smith