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Speedway Opening, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Speedway Opening, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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Speedway Opening, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Speedway Opening, between 1909 and 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Speedway Opening, between 1909 and 1914
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This photograph, titled "Speedway Opening," dates back to the early 1910s and was captured by the renowned Harris & Ewing photographic studio. The image showcases an exhilarating moment in American history as the country embraced the advent of the automobile and motor racing. The scene is set at a newly opened speedway, where the roar of engines and the thrill of competition filled the air. A crowd of eager spectators, both men and women, have gathered at the edge of the race track, their eyes fixed on the action unfolding before them. Horses and cars coexist in this transitional era, with a horse-drawn carriage parked nearby and several horses tethered to a fence. In the foreground, a man in a suit stands beside a motorcycle, likely a race official or a VIP, as he watches the race intently. The sleek lines of the motor cars and motorbikes contrast sharply with the rough terrain of the speedway, their drivers focused and determined as they navigate the twists and turns of the track. The architectural backdrop of the grandstands and the monumental gateway add to the sense of occasion, emphasizing the importance of this event in the burgeoning motor sport scene. The image, a glass negative from the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, is a testament to the excitement and innovation of the early 20th century, a time when the world was forever changed by the automobile.
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