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1919 antique PHOTO denver co UNION LODGE NO 1 IOOF soldiers recouperation camp
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DESCRIPTION
Original 1919 large-format photograph documenting Union Lodge No. 1, I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) and its Flower Day event for soldiers at a recuperation camp.
The photograph is especially desirable for its clearly written period identification directly in the negative/image, which reads:
“Union Lodge No 1 I.O.O.F. Flower Day
For Soldiers at the Recuperation
Camp No. 21 Aurora Sept. 15 1919.”
The lower left is also credited “Rocky Mt. Photo Co., Denver, 314.”
Excellent post-World War I fraternal and military-related image showing a very large assembled group inside an elaborate hall. Particularly noteworthy details include:
- Union Lodge No. 1 I.O.O.F.
- Dated September 15, 1919
- Identifies Recuperation Camp No. 21, Aurora
- Large gathering of lodge members and participants
- Numerous men wearing I.O.O.F./fraternal regalia
- Several uniformed ceremonial figures prominently positioned at the sides
- Large American flag displayed behind the group
- Extraordinary mass of flowers and floral arrangements filling the foreground
- Ornate architectural interior provides substantial period detail
- Photographer identified as Rocky Mt. Photo Co., Denver
- Image number 314
- Strong subject matter relating to WWI veterans, military recuperation, fraternal organizations, Odd Fellows history and Colorado history
The photograph itself measures approximately 8 x 9.5 inches and is mounted on its original approximately 12 x 13.5 inch matte.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: See listing description and photos.
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