This is the driver's view of road. Looks like he is getting some
instruction on where to go from a passenger. Note the convertible on
the lower right. It is probably the lead car in the Parade.
Once on site the real fun (work) begins. The
tractor trailer rigs are unpacked and the tent is set up. In
this picture it looks like the Paraders have conscripted some
local help with unrolling the canvas.
High atop the tent skeleton, Jack Osborn, inserts the
"key" pin that holds the entire structure in place.
The skeleton of the massive tent begins to take
shape. A spider's web of ropes are used to erect the framework
and pull up the canvas covering. The tent contained a stage
where presentations were made to the attending audiences.
This picture shows the canvas being pulled up in
the center of the tent. Rather than drape the canvas over the
framework, this was designed to be pulled up on the inside tight
to the ribs.
Contacts:
Don M. Mayton, Project
Director
4521 Majestic Vue, Zeeland, MI 49464
616 875-3058
Dean G. Tryon, Newsletter
Editor
2516 Laurelford Ln., Wake Forest, NC 27587
919 562-4660
