Stanley Steam Racer on Old Orchard Beach, September 1911
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L.F.N. (Leon) Baldwin prepares for an exhibition run at the inaugural races at Old Orchard Beach, held on Labor Day Weekend, 1911. Baldwin's car, No.3, is a special 30 hp Stanley steam race car, one of two designed for long-distance events, specifically the Vanderbilt Cup races in 1906. In one of his runs on the beach, Baldwin set a speed record for a mile in 39 seconds, 92.3 mph.
Other Information
- Title: Stanley Steam Racer on Old Orchard Beach, September 1911
- Creation Date: 1911
- Subject Date: 1911
- Town: Old Orchard Beach
- County: York
- State: ME
- Media: Black & White Photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 8.1 x 14.3
- Collection: Joseph Freeman Collection
- 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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Automobile racing drivers--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
Racing automobiles--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
Automobile racing--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
Stanley Steamer automobile--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
Photographers--Maine--Old Orchard Beach
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