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Notes from Rhinebeck Historical Society
July 2025

What’s a celebration without a parade?

On May 26, 1934, Rhinebeck citizens celebrated its Centennial with a parade. They prepared for the event by locating historic costumes and creating floats.

Man leading ox and cart in the parade; 1995-072.04.01.
Four people riding in a 1906 Model T; 1995-972.04.04.
Two horses pulling the Pocahontas Fire Engine; 1995-072.04.05.
There goes the Dutchess County Ambulance; 1995-072.04.10.
The parade passes the Chevy garage, George Tremper’s house and the Post Office; 1995-072.04.11.
A curious dog wanders by and wonders what all the excitement is about; 1995-072.04.16.
School children lean on a school desk in the school room and enjoy their ride on a float; 1995-072.04.22.
Ministers and officials dress the part; 1995-072-04.32.
More 1834 costumes!; 1995-072.04.31
Three women enjoying period costumes while a man leans on a bike; 1995-072.04.40.

All of the images selected are from the Rhinebeck Historical Society’s Centennial Collection. Be sure to check out the Centennial Collection for many more images.

How will Rhinebeck celebrate its Bicentennial in 2034? When will the planning start?

See you in August!
From the Archives,
Researcher Bonnie Wood
July 2025

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