�Chain your dogs and lock up your fowls!� heralded posters announcing the first international road race in the United States and the first of the six William K. Vanderbilt Jr. Cup Races held on Long Island from 1904 to 1910. These races were the most prestigious sporting events of their day; drawing huge crowds from 25;000 to over 250;000 spectators. The Vanderbilt Cup Races had a far-reaching impact on the development of American automobiles and parkways and are a testament to the early racing spirit and drama. The rare images in this book; many published for the first time; have been selected from the archives of major museums; libraries; and private collectors.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... I have learned from some cousins how life was like when they lived on Taylor Street alsoBy NettyThis book is interesting and I have learned from some cousins how life was like when they lived on Taylor Street also. He said everyone knew everyone and he and his friends were able to stay out past midnight at times and it was safe. Its sad that Taylor Street is no longer the same because based on the stories my cousins said and what I have read in this book. times were great when Taylor Street was more than where Italian business thrived as it is now only. since the Medical District was built and all the houses were torn down. since the first RIchard Daley who was mayor of Chicago back then. decided to tear down all the homes. including the home my great grandparents owned where many relatives were born in including my own father. Neighborhoods now a days dont come close to what Taylor Street use to be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Jeffery A. TarczewskiNot what I thought it would be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good memoriesBy Rosemary K. OdmarkExcellent. It brought back a lot of good memories.
