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Racecar

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View from side of road towards the right side of a racecar being driven on a road. A barn on the other side of the road has a sign painted on it that reads: "Pure gasoline Office Fuel, Elkhart Lake's Road America." Spectators are watching from behind a fence.

Date Created:
June 18, 1960
Creator:
Vesey, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Vesey, Richard
Date Created June 18, 1960

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Vesey photographs and negatives, 1955-1963
Call Number PH 3365, Box 6, Envelope 213

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013EXI
Legacy ID
WHi 142492

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