Knights Templar in Portsmouth Parade

Strawbery Banke Presents
HISTORIC PORTSMOUTH #205  

Members of the Knight’s Templar, a Masonic group, line Congress Street in this undated photo from the latter part of the 19^th century. The image also provides a snapshot of workers dotting the upper story windows downtown. (Scroll down for close-ups and more)

 

 

 

HISTORIC PHOTOS of the Greater Portsmouth Area appear here weekl

Zooming in, we can see employees taking a break at JD Randall Printer and Book Binder, at the Perry E. Conner Photographic Studio, at Mutual Life Insurance, at John Griffin Clothing and Gents Furnishings, and at Laurence’s where the sign appears to read "Leading Tailor and Habit Maker". Shops selling pianos and organs, harness and golf supplies and a law office are also visible.

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