Summary from the Waverly Democrat of 11 Dec 1930:
The arch in the photo, described as a “real masterpiece,” was decorated for Christmas in December 1930. The main arch and two smaller arches over the sidewalks were covered with evergreen boughs; six Christmas trees were mounted on the bridge. The trees and arches were covered with 600 electric lights in various colors, including 200 red and green lights on the underside of the arch. At the center of the arch were two painted designs showing a soloist in a choir with other singers behind. Between the paintings were two loudspeakers that played carols that could be heard for eight blocks or more and that emanated from a broadcast station in the basement of the Community building.
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Summary from the Waverly Democrat of 11 Dec 1930: The arch in the photo, described as a “real masterpiece,” was decorated for Christmas in December 1930. The main arch and two smaller arches over the sidewalks were covered with evergreen boughs; six Christmas trees were mounted on the bridge. The trees and arches were covered with 600 electric lights in various colors, including 200 red and green lights on the underside of the arch. At the center of the arch were two painted designs showing a soloist in a choir with other singers behind. Between the paintings were two loudspeakers that played carols that could be heard for eight blocks or more and that emanated from a broadcast station in the basement of the Community building.
Additional photographs and resources can be found at the Waverly Public Library on the local and family history page http://www.waverlyia.com/public-library/research/local-and-family-history-collection.aspx Accession No.89C0075