A long line of marchers and a brass band fill a muddy street in this old Michigan postcard scene — with a drum labeled “Roscommon City Band” and a banner reading “I.O.O.F.” The handwritten caption on the image says it marks the 30th anniversary of Roscommon Lodge No. 261, dated Monday, April 26 (year not shown), with visitors including West Branch No. 70 and a “Traveling Lodge.”
Fraternal parades like this were a big deal in small towns, drawing crowds, music and plenty of Main Street pride — even in less-than-perfect road conditions.
Do you recognize the buildings or know what year this anniversary would have been?
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