Madison Soap Box Derby, Wheels | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Madison Soap Box Derby, Wheels

Madison Soap Box Derby, Wheels | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Official 1950 Soap Box Derby wheels are now available to any boy wishing to enter the 12th annual Wisconsin State Journal-Capital garage event.
Charles Whittlinger, manager of the Madison Firestone Service store, left, and Jack Robinson, manager of the Madison Goodrich store and Goodrich representative in the Madison area, have announced that derby entries may call at their stores to get wheels.
For many years, the two companies have manufactured and distributed Soap Box Derby wheels at cost to Soap Box youngsters. The wheels, expertly designed and precision built, cost $10.95 per set including axles.
DESCRIPTION
Official 1950 Soap Box Derby wheels are now available to any boy wishing to enter the 12th annual Wisconsin State Journal-Capital garage event. Charles Whittlinger, manager of the Madison Firestone Service store, left, and Jack Robinson, manager of the Madison Goodrich store and Goodrich representative in the Madison area, have announced that derby entries may call at their stores to get wheels. For many years, the two companies have manufactured and distributed Soap Box Derby wheels at cost to Soap Box youngsters. The wheels, expertly designed and precision built, cost $10.95 per set including axles.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:65180
Creation Date: 05 04 1950
Creator Name:Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6442.3304
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Published in the "Wisconsin State Journal" on May 7, 1950.
SUBJECTS
Associations, institutions, etc.
Clothing and dress
Automobile industry and trade
Businessmen
Indoor photography
Men
Portrait photography
Youth
Automobile racing
Contests
Hobbies
Offices

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