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Publication Information
| Creator | Platz Studios |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 21 x 26 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968 |
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| Call Number | PH 4072 racing |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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Bardahl Pit Crew
The Bardahl car's pit crew watches the action during an automobile race at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
Harness Racers Neck and Neck
Five harness racing horses, sulkies, and drivers race around the Wisconsin State Fair track as an audience watches from the grandstand.
Automobile Race at the State Fairgrounds
1956
Automobiles drive past the grandstand at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds as they prepare for the beginning of the race.
Harness Racing at the Wisconsin State Fair
1953
Harness racers are shown in action at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, with an audience watching from the grandstand.
Auto Race Pit Crew
1956
The pit crew works on #26, a Ford Fairlane, during an automobile race at the Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.
The Milwaukee Mile Racetrack
1951
A photographer stands close to the Milwaukee Mile racetrack with camera poised to capture the action as the stock cars competing in the race speed by him. Spectators watch from bleachers on the oth...
