Original 1947 Associated Press Wire Photo showing the massive crowd gathered at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio for the 10th running of the All-American Soap Box Derby on August 17, 1947. The elevated view captures the finish line, packed grandstands, and thousands of spectators attending one of America's premier youth racing events.
Measures approximately 8¾ × 7 inches overall and is mounted on black paper. The original AP news caption remains attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from the archives of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear and handling wear are present. Please see photos.
Measures approximately 8¾ × 7 inches overall and is mounted on black paper. The original AP news caption remains attached beneath the photograph. This photo originated from the archives of a newspaper near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Light age-related wear and handling wear are present. Please see photos.
