Motorists posing in Compound automobile, 1905 New York Motor Club Economy Contest
Description:
View of motorists posing in Compound touring car during the 1905 New York Economy Contest. Construction debris in foreground; Smith & Mabley Garage and horses in background. Contestants made three round trips from New York to Philadelphia, New York to Albany, and New York to South Hampton. Stamped on back: "Photo by F. Ed. Spooner, 1536 B'way, telephone 6536-38th St., New York, N.Y."Handwritten on back: "#6 Compound touring. Tours--New York Motor Club Economy Contest, 1905."
