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Description
In this August 1932 photograph, a parade comprised of various posts of the Veterans of Foreign Wars moves eastward, down K Street, between Seventh and Tenth Streets. Their presence represented Sacramento’s hosting of the VFW’s thirty-third annual national encampment. Other events from the six day event included reunions, baseball games, boat rides, and theater parties and smokers. The movie marquee lists two movies: "It's Tough to be Famous" with Doug Fairbanks, Jr., and "The Cheat" with Tallulah Bankhead. Several business are also visible: the Sierra Theater at 909 K Street, Hale Brothers Department Store at 825 K Street, Chinn-Beretta Optical Company at 901 K Street, Stanley's Men's Clothing at 905 K Street, the Sequoia Hotel at 911 K Street, the Savoy Coffee Shop, Purnell’s Stationery Company at 915 K Street, and the Vienna Restaurant Bakery at 917 K Street.
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