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Creation Date
6-25-1983
Identification #
OGL291-494
Description
Photograph taken on June 25, 1983 at Summerthing '83 in Riverside Park. A close up photo captured In tha small group of people sitting at a picnic table under a low hanging tent, a couple sitting next to tent on blanker, and a young boy walking next to a man riding a white horse. The man on the horse appears to be a participant of the event, wearing a tricorn hat, frock coat, jabot shirt, breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes. An advertisement for "A & L Steel Siding" is hanging from the horses saddle blanket.
"Summerthing '83" was a three-weekend art festival held annual for both the performing and visual arts. It held workshops for the public, had theatrical and musical performances, dance and various art presentations. The activities were designed for children, students, adults and senior citizens to participate. This event was put on through the Grand Forks Park District.
Each weekend had a different theme and was hosted at three separate parks in Grand Forks. This event was put on through the Grand Forks Park District.
Places Depicted
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Organizations Depicted
Riverside Park
Rights
Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks