Dancing on the Interurban tracks by Pavilion
Photograph
Three men in light-colored clothing pose arm-in-arm on the far left while a long line of people march in a human chain down the Interurban railroad tracks. In the background, the Pavilion looks on impassively.
2021.72.35
Digital
Big Pavilion 1909-1960Interurban Railroad 1899-1927
These "snake dances" were sometimes orchestrated by the Big Pavilion to draw people in for special events. Or they could mark a community celebration like the win of a school athletic team. The term "conga line" did not become popular in the Untied states until the 1930s.
1899 Interurban electric train -19261909 Big Pavilion -1960Festivals, events, parades, celebrations
Winthers, Sally
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09/22/2024
09/22/2024