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Descendants of Ann Arbor's early settlers at the city's centennial banquet in the Michigan Union on February 27, 1924 Photographer: Mrs. George Swain

Descendants of Ann Arbor's early settlers at the city's centennial banquet in the Michigan Union on February 27, 1924 image
Year:
1924
Published In:
Ann Arbor Times News, February 28, 1924
Caption:
This photograph shows 46 of the 588 guests assembled at the Michigan Union Wednesday evening to observe Ann Arbor's hundredth anniversary. All of the individuals in this group are descendants of the early pioneers who helped to found the community. In the background may be seen the representation of "Ann's Arbor" which was conspicuous in the decorations of the banquet hall.

Birthday cake made for Ann Arbor Centennial banquet on February 27, 1924

Birthday cake made for Ann Arbor Centennial banquet on February 27, 1924 image
Year:
1924
Published In:
Ann Arbor Times News, February 28, 1924
Caption:
This photograph shows the enormous birthday cake which was presented to the city at the centennial banquet Wednesday evening by the local Chamber of Commerce. It was donated by the baker's division of that organization. The cake weighed 240 pounds. It was carried into the banquet hall by the board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce. It consisted of eight layers, each baked separately, the larger layers being baked in sections in special forms. The icing was hand work done by Joseph Loukotka, a Bohemian icer who is reputed to be one of the most efficient men in this art in the country. He resides at 543 Fifth St. Every one at the banquet was given an opportunity to eat a piece of the cake which was cut and served by the directors of the Chamber of Commerce.