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Madison Soap Box Derby
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Roger Gabbei, age 12, competed in the Madison soap box derby held on Gorham Street. He carried a spare wheel in case of a crackup. Roger won the class B title. He lived at 1009 Lake Court.
August 18, 1935
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Madison Soap Box Derby
August 18, 1935
Fred Raemisch, 16, of 2234 E. Johnson Street, sitting in his championship soap box derby car, #41. This was the first official soap box derby held in Madison. Fred won a wristwatch.
Madison Soap Box Derby
July 18, 1937
Rear view of three soap box derby racers whizzing down West Wilson Street.
Madison Soap Box Derby, Car Construction
July 15, 1948
Jimmy Christiansen is shown posing with the body of his derby car while three friends observe. Left to right: Florence Brown, John Brown, Gary Sachs, and Jimmy Christiansen, who will compete in the...
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 Champion
July 19, 1936
Madison Soap Box Derby winner Eldon Raemisch receiving the M.E. Coyle trophy. The race was held on Wilson Street.
Madison Soap Box Derby Finish Line
July 26, 1947
Crowd and officials watch Soap Box Derby contestants at the finish line on East Gorham Street.
