Collection Highlights
Mayor George B. McClellan at the controls of the first subway train, October 27, 1904
Date:
1904
Object Number:
PR.020.90.1
Medium:
Silver gelatin print
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.136
Date:
1914
Medium:
Silver-plated brass
Dimensions:
diameter: 31.4mm (1 1/4 in.)
Description:
Silver-plated brass struck medal with obverse showing left facing hatted bust-length portrait of Columbus; legend: "COLUMBUS DAY, HOLYOKE, MASS/ OCT. 12. 1914". Reverse shows building at center; legend: "CORNER-STONE LAYING,/ HOLYOKE COUNCIL No. 90, K. OF C." Loop fused to top.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
