Automobile parade traveling on boulevard, 1906 New York Orphans Day outing
Description:
View of cars in parade on boulevard during the 1906 second annual excursion for orphans sponsored by the New York Motor Club. Some spectators stand on median; policeman in foreground. Streetcar in background. 1,200 children were taken on a trip to the Dreamland amusement park at Coney Island. Stamped on back: "Photo by F. Ed. Spooner, 1536 B'way, telephone 6536-38th St., New York, N.Y." Handwritten on back: "Starting on orphan's run to Coney Island. Tours--New York Orphans Day outing, 1906."
