Title supplied by cataloger. The Elks (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, or BPOE), is an American fraternal order that was established as a private club in 1868 to elude New York City laws governing the opening hours of public taverns. The local lodges are known by their lodge number and the name of the city in which they are located. Today, the Elks club is one of the leading fraternal orders in the U.S., claiming over one million members. View of an Elks Club parade passing in front several large buildings along Broadway in Downtown Los Angeles. Multitudes of people line both sides of the street and numerous others can be seen enjoying the parade from open windows high up. Colorful and patriotic banners hang across the street as far as the eye can see, and several decorated cars drive side-by-side past the crowds.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;18 x 24 cm. Photographic prints
Elks (Fraternal order) Associations, institutions, etc.--California--Los Angeles Fraternal organizations--California--Los Angeles Buildings--California--Los Angeles Parades--California--Los Angeles Crowds--California--Los Angeles
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