Union Brass Band, Ferry Village, 1873
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The Union Brass Band of Ferry Village was the first civilian band in Cape Elizabeth. The photo was taken in April 1873 in front of C.A. Tilton's Store, which was draped with an enormous American flag.
Band members are, from left, John Emery, leader of the band; Alec Campbell, Edward Boltenhouse, C.A. Tilton, Fred Russell, John Melia, Fred Brooks, Charles Eveleth, William Willey, and Bill Jones Dyer.
Other Information
- Title: Union Brass Band, Ferry Village, 1873
- Creation Date: 1873
- Subject Date: 1873
- Local Name: Ferry Village
- Town: Cape Elizabeth
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Photograph
- Local Code: Coll. S-765, 28/17
- Collection: Early Cape Elizabeth bands
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Bands--Maine--Cape Elizabeth
Flags--American
Group portraits
Union Brass Band (Cape Elizabeth, Me.)
People
Emery, John
Campbell, Alec
Boltenhouse, Edward
Tilton, C. A.
Russell, Fred
Melia, John
Brooks, Fred
Eveleth, Charles
Willey, William
Dyer, Bill Jones
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