The Garnavillo Dutch Band in 1903. A national cigar manufacturer named a brand of cigars after this band. This picture of the band appeared on the cigar box cover and was used on a calendar. Left to right: Abner Roebken, Orville Roebken, Realto…
The Garnavillo Cornet Band, circa 1900. Members pictured are: Back row: John Walter, Carl Rantzow, Realto Schumacher, Orville Roebken, Louis Oelfke, Paul Rantzow. Front row: Abner Roebken, Fred Smith, Cora Hudson, Clara Roebken, Orlando Schumacher…
The Garnavillo Cornet Band during the July 4, 1901 celebration. Photo was taken in the Bandstand in the Garnavillo / Turner Park. Members in photo are: Henry Luehsen -snare drum, Fred Smith -tuba, W. Wagner -1st tenor, Cora Hudson -2nd tenor, Carl…
The Garnavillo Masquerade Band giving a performance on Main Street in front of the City Park. Pictured are 13 members of the band. Some of the men in the photo are: Hy Limbach, L Oelfke, Fred Bierbaum, Fred Smith, Carl Rantzow, Rube Bills, Gusse…
Garnavillo Parade on July 4,1918. "The Farmer Feeds Them All" is the theme for this entry. Photo taken in front of the Garnavillo school on Centre Street.
Garnavillo Parade on July 4, 1918. Red Cross entry, Driver in the picture is "Unknown". The women are Elsie Walleser and Mrs. Fred Fehlhafer. Photo was taken on Main Street looking north.
Garnavillo Parade on July 4, 1918. Names of the Parade Leaders on horseback are unknown. Photo was taken in front of the Farmers State Bank which is now (2017) Community Savings Bank on Main Street, Garnavillo.