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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 20 1952
Description: Madison Soap Box Derby starter, Glen (Pat) Holmes, watches as two racers go down the East Gorham Street hill in front of the crowd watching the race.
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In the Starting Gate

Date: 07 23 1949
Description: View from behind of a soap box racer in the starting gate at the top of the E. Gorham Street hill between N. Butler and N. Pinckney Streets. A man with a f...
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Street Scene Looking North

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Description: View down street with homes and shops on either side. In the street is a man on a horse, a dog, and two horses and carriages. On the left by Doctor Ruby's ...
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 28 1940
Description: Paul Johnson (left) and James Borden (right) racing down Gorham Street at Madison's (Wisconsin) 1940 soap box derby. They have just left the starting ramp....
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Madison Soap Box Derby

Date: 07 25 1954
Description: A lineup of racers await their turn to race at the 1954 Madison soap box derby. Larry Meicher of Madison stands by his racer, "The Iceberg." The are at the...
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Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line

Date: 06 22 1956
Description: Two contestants in the Soap Box Derby cross the finish line. James Eckels of Mineral Point is in the lead, beating out Dick Williams, Madison.

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