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Description
This circa 1943 photograph captures a World War II bond drive parade, making its way east, along J Street, between Tenth and Eleventh Streets. One truck advertises for John Berlin's motion picture "This is the Army," premiering at the Fox Senator and Alhambra Theaters on August 18. Visible businesses include the Retailer's Credit Association at 1005 J Street, Pucci's Professional Pharmacy at 1009 J Street, the Hotel Biltmore at 1009 J Street, R. Grant Potter Leather Goods at 1011 J Street, and A.E. Throne Paints at 1010 J Street. In the upper, left-hand of the photograph is the Plaza Park.
World War, 1939-1945 Parades and Processions Street Scenes Hotels and Motels Drugstores Clothing Stores Paint Industry Business Enterprises Signage Parks
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