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Madison Soap Box Derby
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The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two racers heading down the course from the starting ramp with the crowd gathered along the course.
July 23, 1955
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp
July 24, 1955
A contestant in Madison's Soap Box Derby in his racer on the starting ramp with crowd in the background. The Derby was held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 24, 1955
Two racers speed away from the starting ramp at the Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue starting at the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 3, 1955
Bobbie Geppert, son of Dr. Geppert, inspecting his Wolff-Kubly & Hirsig soap box racer entered in the Soap Box Derby.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 24, 1955
The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two racers coming down the hill with the crowd along the course and the capitol building in the...
Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp
July 24, 1955
The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown are two boys in their racers on the starting ramp. Starter, Genn (Pat) Holmes, is in the white shir...
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 24, 1955
The line-up of racers await their turn to race in the Madison Soap Box Derby. The Derby was on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
