Naval Militia Oarsmen Parade on Meeting Street

Description

Four photographic postcards of a 1912 parade in honor of Naval Militia oarsmen who had won a the National Regatta on Hudson. The parade is marching on the 440 block of Meeting Street. Features (from left to right) 446 Meeting (the former Wesley Methodist Church building), 442 Meeting, and 440 Meeting.

a: The Naval Militia Oarsmen national champions: National Champions and Junior National Champions.

b: Captioned "Charleston S.C. Cadets in Naval Parade."

c: Captioned " Part of Charleston S.C. Parade of 1912," marching band.

d: Captioned "U.S. Naval Officers Division in Charleston S.C. parade."

See October 18, 1912 News & Courier article for more information.

The buildings featured in the postcards have been demolished.