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Bicycle Racers
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Two cyclists in beanies and racing costumes wait at the starting line of the quarter-mile cement bicycle track maintained by the Racine Athletic Association. Two men in long robes hold the racers upright on their bikes, which are stationary. Spectators fill trackside box seats and the roofed grandstand behind the riders.
1897
Billings
Publication Information
| Creator | Billings |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1897 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 x 14 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Racine Athletic Association Wisconsin Bicycle racing photographs, circa 1897 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 698 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126270102121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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