Fenton's 175th Birthday

Posted on August 26, 2012 at 4:30 am

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Fenton residents attending the Gravois Bridge Ceremony. In the center is Cleve Vandover whose family has been in Fenton for generations

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Knights of Columbus prepare for the New Gravois Bridge Ceremony

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Current Fenton Mayor Dennis Hancock addressing the crowd at the Gravois Bridge ceremony

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Protester being asked to leave during the Gravois Bridge opening ceremony

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Wife of Fenton alderman Harold Bade christens the bridge with a bottle of champagne

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Current Fenton alderman, Paul Seemayer and candidate for the new Mayor of Fenton, cuts the ribbon for the opening of the New Gravois Bridge during Fenton's 175th Anniversary

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Sometimes I enjoy becoming a photojournalist for a day, and that was so Saturday August 25th. I have fallen in love with the Old Towne Fenton community and I enjoyed the heck out of photographing such an important day. I mostly focused my attention on the opening ceremony for the New Gravois Bridge, then put my camera away and spent the rest of the day enjoying the celebration.

By the way, thanks to everyone that came to my photo exhibit of Gravois Bridge the night before and a special thanks to the Studio Corner for hosting the event. For those who missed it, The Studio Corner will continue to display some of the images. Also a special thanks to the Fenton Chamber of Commerce for using one of my images for their t-shirt.

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Camille Blase Smallwood

1:12 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012

Ferd you are awesome! It has been super amazing to work with you and be a part of your vision. The Studio Corner is truly blessed to have you. What a great weekend!

Ferd

1:44 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012

Thanks so much Camille. I am bleesed to have you and Olde Towne Fenton, and I agree.. what an awesome weekend!!!!

Zoda Nancy Przygoda

2:14 pm on Monday, August 27, 2012

Ferd, again You have been a part of Old Towne Fenton Big Up, You are someone not just a Artist, but a Artist with a heart for the love of Old Towne fenton...
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What a wonderful event for Fenton and Joe Clark new addition" the Garden Patio Bar and seating for so many, many more friends and family, what a great day . Ferd was there with he wonderful eye for the fun, I think the best shot was the "Knights of Columbus: they remind me of "The Rat Pack" and of Tanner, who is always there to help:) Big Up Fenton, Big Up!

joan moser

5:22 am on Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Ferd these show what a strong and active community Fenton is. You captured that nicely!! I didn't realize the bridge opening coincided with the 175th anniversary. It took me a moment to figure that all out. I love the photos of the old bridge coming down and chose one to buy while at the gallery. And I agree with Zoda.. the "Knights" photo is great!

Fenton's 175th Birthday