Floats on the San Lorenzo River for the 1912 Santa Cruz Water Pageant

Floats on the San Lorenzo River, part of the festivities of the 1912 Santa Cruz Water Pageant. The pageant also included yacht races, sporting events, concerts, theatrical productions and fireworks. Fred W. Swanton was the Director-General of the Pageant. It was intended to be an annual event to publicize Santa Cruz.

Source of information: Written on back of photo

Sentinel 6/15/1912 p.1 c.5, 6/30/1912 p.1 c.1, 7/10/1912 p.6 c.4, 7/21/1912 p.1 c.3.
Date: July 20-28, 1912
Type: PHOTO
Coverage:
  • Santa Cruz (City)
  • 1910s
Rights: This photograph/postcard is the property of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, California.

Restrictions on Use
Identifier: LH-0052

Citation

“Floats on the San Lorenzo River for the 1912 Santa Cruz Water Pageant.” July 20-28, 1912. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/9317. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.