Parade for President William McKinley. A horse-drawn carriage passes in the center. The horse and carriage are both covered in mesh. In the foreground, women in hats watch the parade, including one woman who is blowing her nose at the right. Other spectators stand across the street. Some people stand up on the scaffolding across the street. There are buildings in the background with signs hanging from them, including one that reads, "signs" and another sign that reads, in part, "L. A. gas and electric fixture mfg co." Wires hang overhead. The image is slightly blurry.
Text from negative sleeve: 9. Los Angeles Arcade depot. May 8, 1901. Looking out of the second story window of the Arcade depot on the crowd forming for the parade up town. The tall palm tree that stood in front of the depot is right in evidence. 2 negatives. [Handwritten note:] Looks more like reception to prest. Roosevelt a few years later - Rough Riders out front?
Parade for President William McKinley. A float passes in the center with women wearing hats and carrying parasols and American flags. In the foreground, there are the backs of males spectators wearing hats and in front of female spectators. There is a pole with a banner hanging from it among the men. Other spectators both standing and sitting in stands are across the street. There are buildings and trees across the street, including The Downey, which is at the right with the sign among the crowd and banners hanging from its roof. Wires crisscross overhead.
Crowd gathers for a parade outside of the Southern Pacific Railroad Arcade Depot. At the center there are many horses mounted by men. American flags hang at the left and background of the photograph.
