Photograph
The Milwaukee Mile Racetrack
| A photographer stands close to the Milwaukee Mile racetrack with camera poised to capture the action as the stock cars competing in the race speed by him. Spectators watch from bleachers on the other side of the track. |
| Image ID: | 25857 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1951 |
| Creator Name: | D. Elliott - Pix |
| City: | West Allis |
| County: | Milwaukee |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin State Fair : Publicity records, 1930-1968 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PH 4072 racing |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| The Milwaukee Mile track on the state fairgrounds is the oldest continuously operating racetrack in the nation. The track was paved a few years after this photograph was taken. |
| Clothing and dress |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Automobile racing |
| Sports facilities |
| Sports spectators |
| Wisconsin State Fair |
| Automobiles |
| Photographers |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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