North Tarrytown N.Y. Sept. 20 1947 - U.N. Parade Photos

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Saturday September 20, 1947 - United Nations Parade - N. Tarrytown N.Y. Route 9 near Historic Philipsburg Manor.

Pumper Reads "Washington T.F.D"

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Junior Fire Brigade - N. Tarrytown N.Y - September 20 , 1947

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September 20, 1947

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United Nations Parade Float.

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General Motors (GM) float.

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September 20, 1947

Who's Truck Is That ? Do You Know

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Red Cross

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Sept 20 1947

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Who's Truck Is That ? Do You Know

No , possibly Tarrytown , just a quess.

[firecapt32 282]

Why a parade like that in North Tarrytown?? Because North Tarrytown was on the final list for the United Nations building--yes seriously they had planned to build the United Nations building right in North Tarrytown. Just imigiane what that might have done to the town??

[Mofire24 27]

There was also plans to build the UN on the Peekskill Cortlandt border I know a historian for the day that actually has the plans for it.

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Hell there were some pretty concrete plans to build the UN on a large campus in backcountry Greenwich too! Now try and imagine that one! Needless to say the powers that be shot it down quickly.

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From the Village of Tarrytown Website

"In 1947 Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow, the former North Tarrytown, were selected by the American Associations for the United Nations, and the National Broadcasting Company to celebrate United Nations Week with a great festival of peace. Mayor Sterling Fisher of Tarrytown and Mayor H. Tilden Swan of North Tarrytown gave speeches as they welcomed U.N. dignitaries. Local churches began each day with opening services, and lunches honoring people of all nationalities were served. There was an exhibition of Polish dancers and an exhibition of Chinese dancing. There were Swiss yodelers, craft exhibits, and flower shows. Local residents donned clothes of different nationalities. There was also a Doll Show with dolls representing many countries. There were fire works at night and a large parade led by two U.N. dignitaries concluded the week's ceremonies. It was quite an honor for Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow to have been chosen."