Liberty Bell parade, Campau Square, Jack Benny

Notes:

Liberty Bell Parade with Jack Benny riding in a Goodwin-Pontiac convertible. The Liberty Bell replica rang out on May 25, 1950 to signify the opening of the local Independence Savings Bond drive of the Treasury Department. Speakers at the ceremony included Jack Benny, "Rochester" from the Jack Benny show as well as local dignitaries. Veterans and civic groups also participated in the event. This photo was taken at Campau Square in downtonw Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Date Created:

1950-05-25T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

Subject Topic:

Parades & processions, Celebrities, Crowds, and Automobiles

Rights:

© Grand Rapids Public Library. All Rights Reserved.

URL:

http://cdm16055.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15416coll4/id/494