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Vassar College New Library
Black & white photograph of the library on the Vassar College campus in Poughkeepsie.
Auto Race
Snapshot of a car racing at the Hudson River Driving Park.
Dutchess County Fair Bicycle Race
Won by Charles Stanton; see Poughkeepsie New Yorker, Dec 31, 1950, p. 5a for more information.
Harness Race
A harness race at the Hudson River Driving Park.
Motorcycle Race
Image from a motorcycle race at the Hudson River Driving Park.
Foot Race
Image of a foot race taking place at the Hudson River Driving Park.
Race Cars
Snapshot of two early cars numbered for a race.
Boat Races
Small photo of a regatta.
"The Great 'Auto' Race to Buffalo"
Snapshot of the race, taken by the schoolhouse near Upper Red Hook.
Two Crews Racing on Hudson
Two crews racing, eights. Mid-Hudson Bridge & western shore in background.
Dutchess County Fair Bicycle Race
Won by Charles Stanton; see Poughkeepsie New Yorker, Dec 31, 1950, p. 5a for more information.
Two Crews Racing on Hudson
Snapshot of the Washington crew mid-race, taken from the coaches launch. The Mid-Hudson Bridge is visible in the background.
Iceboat Racing
An Iceboat race taking place on the Hudson, beneath the Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge. Unidentified
Riverboat is visible in the background.
Riverboat is visible in the background.
"Great Five Mile Rowing Match for $4000 & The Championship of America."
Illustration depicting the race between Walter Brown (left) & James Hamill (right). Race was won by Hammill, 'on a claim of "foul" allowed by the referee Stephen Roberts, Esq.' Time: 41 minutes, 56 seconds.
Hamill's boat: The Frank Smith,…
Hamill's boat: The Frank Smith,…