Photograph
Airplane Coverage of the Milwaukee Grand Prize Race
Photojournalist Fred Wagner covered the 1912 Milwaukee Grand Prize automobile race (later called the American Grand Prix) from Farnum Fish's airplane. The airplane is seen here flying over the racetrack, racecars and crowd. |
Image ID: | 33376 |
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Creation Date: | 10 05 1912 |
Creator Name: | Taylor, J. Robert |
City: | West Allis |
County: | Milwaukee |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | J. Robert Taylor photographs, 1898-1930 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 2677 |
Original Dimensions: | 4.25 x 2.75 inches |
Among the competitors in this race was the famous Barney Oldfield. |
Crowds |
Outdoor photography |
Automobile racing |
Sports facilities |
Sports spectators |
Airplanes |
Automobiles |
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