Contributed by Dixfield Historical Society
Description
Charles H. Towle can be seen on his Towle's Hardware float getting ready for Dixfield's big 4th of July parade in 1920. The float is quite elaborate and decked out with the tool panels from the cupboards in his store. It was a unique way to showcase store merchandise. The float is mounted on the store truck. Charles owned the store from 1911 until the early 1950s when his son John L. Towle assumed ownership.
About This Item
- Title: Charles Towle, 4th of July Parade Float, Dixfield, 1920
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Location: Dixfield, Oxford County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 16.5 cm
- Local Code: 2013-80
- Collection: Reference Photograph Collection #058 (DHS)
- Object Type: Image
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- Floats (Parade)--Maine--Dixfield
- Parades & processions--Maine--Dixfield
- Trucks--Maine--Dixfield
- Hardware stores--Maine--Dixfield
- Fourth of July celebrations--Maine--Dixfield
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Dixfield Historical Society59 Main Street, PO Box 182, Dixfield, ME 04224
(207) 562-7595
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