Miss Gertrude Catin - 1902
Señorita Gertrude Catin - 1902

Miss Gertrude Catin - 1902

Photo: Image of second Miss Winter Carnival Queen - 1902 El Paso's first ever Mid-Winter Carnival opened on January 16, 1901. Miss Claire Kelly presided as Carnival Queen, with a court of twelve Maids of Honor, while attractions at the Carnival included an electric fountain; Lunette, the Flying Lady; Bosco, the Snake Man; a simulated volcanic eruption; roping, tying and rough riding contests; confetti and serpentine battles; and bullfights daily, just across the border in Ciudad Juarez. (source:http://rsparlourtricks.blogspot.com/2006/05/state-v-pearce-whats-use-chiles-part_28.html)

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: El Paso County Historical Society

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History

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