Week Seven: November Eleventh

 

The Albany Presbyterian Church and Rectory, (also known as Whitespires); is a historic church building in downtown Albany, Oregon. It was built in 1891 in the Carpenter Gothic style. The group is run as a Non - Denominational/ Independent church. November 11

Every November 11 folks in Albany line up to watch the annual Veterans Day parade. It is often quite cold. Here is Emma Butler, she is a resident of Albany for over 21 years; walking once again (as she does every year) to find the best spot to sit in. 

In the early hours of November 11 members of the town volunteer to set flags up around the town of Albany. This is a tradition of the parade. Families are even known to set up their chairs and walk around the small, quiet town that is Albany, Oregon prior to the event.

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