Historic Photos

Halloween Party Mystery

October 27th, 2016

The exact date of this photo, let alone the name of the group are unknown. It is c.1918 and the room is in the Illinois House lobby, a building on the NW corner of Jefferson and Center St. The fact that this is a Halloween party, though, is obvious, given that the party hats are decorated with pumpkins, black cats, and skulls. The shocks of corn on the pillar are another clue.

Bill Kemp

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