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Multitude of Motorcyles

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Hundreds of motorcycles are parked side by side in rows in a Wisconsin State Fair parking lot. The grandstand and spectators appear in the background of the photograph.

Date Created:
1949
Creator:
Beyler, Edward

Publication Information

Creator Beyler, Edward
Date Created 1949

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Wisconsin State Fair publicity records, 1930-1968
Call Number PH 4072 racing

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013PQB
Legacy ID
WHi 26205

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