Picnic at Washington Park
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Identifier: 329.168.f.105
This photograph is of Washington Park, Beaufort County, N.C., during the early 20th century. Washington Park is on a peninsula of land adjoining Washington, N.C., on the east. Incorporated as a town in 1923, Washington Park has been the site of picnics and celebrations through the years. Linda B. Small, in her publication "Early History of Washington Park, 1839-1925" notes, "An annual event every spring was the Washington Park Picnic. Long tables were spread on the river shore and fried chicken, cakes, lemonade, and ice cream were served." Date approximated.more...
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This photograph is of Washington Park, Beaufort County, N.C., during the early 20th century. Washington Park is on a peninsula of land adjoining Washington, N.C., on the east. Incorporated as a town in 1923, Washington Park has been the site of picnics and celebrations through the years. Linda B. Small, in her publication "Early History of Washington Park, 1839-1925" notes, "An annual event every spring was the Washington Park Picnic. Long tables were spread on the river shore and fried chicken, cakes, lemonade, and ice cream were served." Date approximated.
Date
1900 - 1920
Call Number
329.168.f.105
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Collection(s)
Special Collections Staff Pick Collection
Social and Family Life

Subject(s)
Parks--North Carolina--Beaufort County
Washington Park (N.C.)
Beaufort County (N.C.)--History--20th century
Picnics--North Carolina--Washington Park
Finding Aid
Rodman, William Blount, Papers

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Location (spatial)
United States--North Carolina--Beaufort County (N.C.)--Washington Park (N.C.)
Type
still image
Medium
photographs
Physical Description
170mm x 120mm x 0mm
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