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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 23, 1955
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 cou...
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 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
A young man poses with his Soap Box Derby car indoors. The Derby was held on West Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 24, 1955
The Soap Box Derby held on East Washington Avenue leading from the Wisconsin State Capitol. Shown is racer Kenny Minett from Richland Center posing in his race car.
