Sheriff Renear Leading Parade, 1918

Sheriff Walter Renear, in his high hat, is leading a parade down Water Street, Vineyard Haven. The photo is taken from Five Corners, looking north. On the right, draped with flags, is Dukes County Garage. On the far right is Jesse Oliver Sr., and on the left, Dr. Alfred Fairbrother (Boy Scout Master.)


Keywords: flags; cars; views; parades; garages


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