The Silverton Marine Band marches in a Fourth of July parade in Silverton, Oregon. The band is viewed from the front as they are marching down a street with businesses along one side. Spectators can be seen along the sides of the street.

An automobile is decorated for a parade in Silverton, Oregon. Garlands of leaves and flowers festoon the vehicle and an umbrella that rises from the back seat. One man and three women sit in the vehicle, looking at the camera.

A parade makes its way down Main Street in Silverton, Oregon. Crowds line the street as decorated wagons are driven past, while some people watch from buildings along the route. On a wagon in the center of the image, a group of women stands on the wagon bed, all wearing white robes.

A parade makes its way down Main Street in Silverton, Oregon. Crowds line the street as decorated wagons are driven past, while some people watch from buildings along the route. A wagon in the center of the image is decorated with what appears to be bags of flour and other dry goods.

A parade passes down Main Street in Silverton, Oregon. A woman in a horse-drawn chariot being pulled down the street holds an American flag. Spectators line the edges of the street.

A float decorated for a Fourth of July parade is parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. It is a small wagon pulled by two goats and driven by a boy. The back of the float has a spinning wheel and mannequins mounted on the back wearing suits. A sign attached to it reads, "Woolen Mills Store / Silverton Oregon / Popular Clothiers." A man and several young boys stand next to the float. The old Commercial Hotel can be seen in the background.

A horse-drawn Fourth of July parade float is parked on Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with cloth, leaves, streamers, and American flags. A wire coop is visible on the back that appears to have chickens inside. A man sits on the float holding the horses' reins and a crop. Partially visible writing on a banner reads "Horse.Farmer." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 58 - 1915."

Two girls with bicycles stand on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The bicycles are decorated for a Fourth of July parade. They are decorated with flowers and cloth and have umbrellas attached to the back. People on horseback can be seen in the background. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 54" and shows the Drake Brothers Studio logo.

Two horse-drawn parade floats are parked on Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. The first one is decorated with flowers, greenery and cloth and has five women standing on the back. On the back of the second float is a group of children holding American flags. A sign for the Drake Bros Studio and Bon Ton Hat Shop is visible on a building behind the floats. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 56 - 1915."

An automobile is decorated for a Fourth of July parade and parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with greenery and has a stuffed swan mounted on the windshield. A man, woman, and young girl sit in the float. A sign on the side reads, "Geo. W. Steelhammer / Your Druggist / The Rexall Store." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 57 - 1915."

A horse-drawn parade float stands on a street in Silverton, Oregon as part of a Fourth of July parade. The float is decorated with greenery, large cloth bows, and paper butterflies. A man sitting at the front of the float holds the horses' reins while a girl sits on the back of the float holding streamers. A second float is partially visible behind it and a group of people stand in front of a store with a sign that reads, "Depot Garage and Machine Shop / Allen Bros." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 60 - 1915."

Exterior of a store in Silverton, Oregon. Signs on the building read "Woolen Mills Store" and "Popular Clothiers." The store is decorated with American Flags for a Fourth of July parade. A small float drawn by two goats is parked in front of the store. A wire pen on the back of the float contains a sheep and a sign advertises the woolen mills store. A boy sits on the float holding the reins and a whip. A man stands next to the entrance to the store. Handwriting on the negative reads, "Drake Photo."

Two decorated automobiles and a horse-drawn float line up on North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon to participate in a July 4th parade. Children sit in both cars. The first car has lettering on the windshield that reads, "United Lutheran" and the second car has a sign on the side that reads, "Christian Bible School." A group of women stand on the back of the float. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 66 - 1915."

A horse-drawn float stands on a street in Silverton, Oregon. A group of young girls and a woman stand in the back. Behind the float a group of men in dark uniforms stands in formation.

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. Decorated automobiles and motorcycles can be seen going down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A decorated horse-drawn wagon can be seen with a group of children sitting on the back, followed by a series of other wagons. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and the surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A decorated horse-drawn wagon can be seen with a group of men standing on the back, followed by another decorated wagon and a line of cars. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and the surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. Decorated automobiles and motorcycles can be seen going down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. Automobiles drive down the street with women holding parasols. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and the surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags. The negative has been manipulated in such a way that much of the image is discolored.

A Fourth of July parade passes down North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. Decorated automobiles and floats can be seen going down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

A Fourth of July parade passes down a commercial street in Silverton, Oregon. Decorated automobiles and a horse-drawn wagon can be seen going down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

A Fourth of July parade passes down a commercial street in Silverton, Oregon. Decorated automobiles and a horse-drawn wagon can be seen going down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags.

Automobiles are lined up along North Water Street for a Fourth of July parade in Silverton, Oregon. The first car has a banner on the side that reads, "Mt. Hood First to Govt. Camp 1914." Five women sit in the car holding parasols. Additional cars and floats are visible behind it.

Parade floats are lined up on North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A horse-drawn wagon is decorated with foliage and has people sitting and standing in the back. Decorated automobiles are parked behind the float and women can be seen in them holding parasols.

A Fourth of July parade in Silverton, Oregon. A decorated automobile is driven down the middle of the street with a man dressed as Uncle Sam and holding an American flag. Additional floats can be seen driving behind it down the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and the surrounding buildings are decorated with American flags. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 19 1914."

A Fourth of July parade float is visible on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is a horse-drawn wagon that is decorated with American flags and stars-and-stripes bunting. A group of men stand and sit on the back of the float. A second float is visible on the street behind the first one.

A Fourth of July parade passes down South Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A marching band can be seen marching down the middle of the street. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and American flags decorate the surrounding buildings.

A Fourth of July parade passes down South Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. A horse-drawn float with a banner that reads "Silverton Hive No. 23" can be seen going down the street, followed by a float that has what appears to be a model of a church on the back. Crowds of spectators line the sidewalks and American flags decorate the surrounding buildings.