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Harness Racing at the Wisconsin State Fair

Date: 1953
Description: Harness racers are shown in action at the Wisconsin State Fair Park, with an audience watching from the grandstand.
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Governor Heil Waves to the Crowd

Date: 08 20 1941
Description: While watching the finish of a horse race at the Wisconsin State Fair, Governor Julius Heil raises his arm to cheer. Seated beside him (left to right) are ...
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Fairgrounds Harness Race

Date: 07 14 1944
Description: One horse and racer on the track in front of the judges stand during a harness race at a fairgrounds. Signs visible promote county fairs in Darlington and ...
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Horse Track at Iowa State Fair

Date: 1946
Description: A KRNT radio broadcaster sitting on a platform above a horse track at the Iowa State Fair as another man on the right is filming the race for television. A...
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International U-2 Power Unit at Saratoga Race Track

Date: 1947
Description: Several workers at Saratoga Race Track use an International power unit to power a sand sifter.
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From the Stretch at Fair Grounds

Date: 1909
Description: View across fairground racetrack, with judging stands and large barn in the background.
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Industrial Tractors Working at Racetrack

Date: 07 02 1927
Description: View across racetrack towards five men driving five industrial tractors pulling rollers to smooth out the track.
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ID-9 — Parks, Cemeteries, Etc.

Date: 1950
Description: Subject: "ID-9 — Parks, Cemeteries, Etc." Where Taken: "NE." Information with photograph reads: "Owned by New Hampshire Jockey Club, Salem, N.H. Used with ...
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Harness Races

Date: 09 1963
Description: Harness racing at a County Fair. The horses pulling sulkies are making the turn in front of the grandstand. Another building and trees are in the backgroun...

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