As
we move forward into a new millennium, we continue to look back at past
celebrations. This week's photo is of Issaquah's Labor Day royalty in a
Nash convertible, circa 1940. From left is June Lindsay, Labor Day Queen Carman
Shamfer, Marjorie Darst, Anne Kochevar, and an unidentified gentleman. In 1924,
Issaquah changed its major celebration from the Fourth of July to Labor Day
weekend and called it Issaquah Roundup. The first Labor Day parade was in
New York City on Sept, 5, 1882. In 1894, the federal government made it a
holiday for federal employees to honor the "American working man".
Web Site Extra!
The Photo was taken on September 4, 1939 during the Labor Day Parade. The
Labor day celebration was held on September 2, 3, and 4th and was Called
Issaquah Golden Jubilee 1889 -1939 In honor of 50 years of Statehood.
