May Queen, twelve-year-old Zeila Heydenfeldt of Larkspur, on her horse drawn float on her way to the second annual May Day celebrations in Kentfield, California, May, 1910 [photograph]
Creator
unknown
Contributor
Hanna, Jessie
Date Created and/or Issued
May, 1910
Publication Information
Marin County Free Library. Anne T. Kent California Room
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Description
This photograph was taken near the Tamalpais Centre in Kentfield, California. One of the most popular events at the Tamalpais Centre was the annual May Day celebration and may pole competition. The May Day celebrations and may pole competition took place in which all the southern Marin schools participated. There were races, baseball games and of course a Queen of the May. The Queen this year was twelve-year-old Zeila Heydenfeldt of Larkspur is pictured here on horse drawn cart. Note the flower decorations. May Day, 1909, marked the opening of the Tamalpais Centre, a gift of Mrs. A.E. Kent, to Marin County, located on 29 acres of land at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais. The intent of the Tamalpais Centre was to provide educational and recreational opportunities for Marin County residents.
Recreation--California--Marin County Tamalpais Centre May Day Community Centers--California Parades Horse-drawn vehicles Carriages and carts Heydenfeldt, Zeila Catherine (1897-1983)
Place
Marin County (Calif.) Kentfield (Calif.)
Source
Photograph from folio [2], recto "Album #05 Kenfield May Day Parade", 1910-1912, Anne T. Kent California Room, Marin County Free Library (Call number A. 1146.001.002).
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