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Harness Races
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Harness racing at a County Fair. The horses pulling sulkies are making the turn in front of the grandstand. Another building and trees are in the background. Spectators are also watching from the infield on the right. Four American flags are flying over the buildings.
September 1963
Keller, C.A., Jr.
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