Racecars on Aquidneck track, Newport, Rhode Island
Description:
View of men with racecars at Aquidneck track before a race in Newport, Rhode Island. Typed on back: "Probably an automobile race at Acquidneck Track, Newport, Rhode Island, August 30, 1901. Car no. 10 foreground is a 2-cylinder, gasoline Autocar, 1901, built by the Autocar Co., Ardmore, Pa. Cars marked nos. 2 and 5 are Stanley Steam cars. Car no. 6 is a 4-cylinder gasoline car stripped beyond recognition. Car no. 24 is a gasoline car which cannot be identified." Handwritten on back: "Race courses."