Automobiles lined up in front of checking station, 1909 New York Economy Contest
Description:
View of spectators and motorists with three cars lined up in front of checking station during the 1909 New York Economy Contest. Car no. 21 and no. 22 on far right; "N.Y. Automobile Trade Ass'n checking station" flag in background. The one-gallon efficiency contest was sponsored by the New York Automobile Trade Association as part of its second annual automobile carnival. Stamped on back: "Spooner and Wells, 1931 Broadway, New York, duplicates any time, enlargements all sizes, tel. 3472-3473 Col., credit appreciated." Handwritten on back: "Tours--New York Economy Contest, 1909."
