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Madison Soap Box Derby
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Richard Lerwick, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.W. Lerwick, 1813 Helena Street, shown outdoors near a fence posing in his racing car. He is preparing for the Soap Box Derby on Sunday on East Gorham Street.
June 20, 1948
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Madison Soap Box Derby Starting Ramp
July 22, 1951
Soap Box Derby starting line at 140 East Gorham Street.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 23, 1949
Two racers streak down the soap box derby track on E. Gorham Street as a large crowd watches from behind a fence along the sidewalk.
Madison Soap Box Derby Parade
July 24, 1949
Seventy-six derby car drivers march behind leader Frankie Meyers on East Gorham Street during the Soap Box Derby Parade of Youth.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 15, 1948
Soap Box Derby racer Bobby Holmes seated in car outdoors on grass.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 22, 1951
Derby cars are checked prior to the race at the Soap Box Derby Shellubrication Station at 140 and 144 East Gorham Street.
Madison Soap Box Derby Champion
July 20, 1952
Madison Soap Box Derby winner Larry Laverty sits in his racer while holding his trophy. His family is gathered around him. The race was held on East Gorham Street. Larry's brother David, standing b...
