Auto racing, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1912
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Item 15783
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Some early race cars pass by spectators on Old Orchard Beach at speeds exceeding 100 mph during a race around 1912.
The first organized auto races on Old Orchard Beach took place on Labor Day weekend in 1911 in front of crowds estimated at 50,000 people.
Other Information
- Title: Auto racing, Old Orchard Beach, ca. 1912
- Creator: Tichnor Brothers
- Creation Date: circa 1912
- Subject Date: circa 1912
- Town: Old Orchard Beach
- County: York
- State: ME
- Media: Color Tinted Post Card
- Dimensions (cm): 8.8 x 13.5
- Object Type: Image
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Stanley Museum
40 School Street, PO BOX 77, Kingfield, ME 04947
(207) 265-2729
http://www.stanleymuseum.org
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Sports spectators--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach (Me.)--Postcards
Automobile racing--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
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