The Milwaukee Mile Racetrack | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

The Milwaukee Mile Racetrack

The Milwaukee Mile Racetrack | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
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 other side of the track.
DESCRIPTION
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 other side of the track.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:25857
Creation Date:circa 1951
Creator Name:D. Elliott - Pix
City:West Allis
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH 4072 racing
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Milwaukee Mile track on the state fairgrounds is the oldest continuously operating racetrack in the nation. The track was paved a few years after this photograph was taken.
SUBJECTS
Clothing and dress
Men
Outdoor photography
Automobile racing
Sports facilities
Sports spectators
Wisconsin State Fair
Automobiles
Photographers

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