Detroit News Soap Box Derby, 1946
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Artifact Overview
The Detroit News sponsored its first annual Soap Box Derby competition in 1935. Winners advanced to the national contest in Akron, Ohio. Detroit's race took place in Rouge Park until 1956, when it moved to purpose-built Derby Hill. The Detroit News ended its sponsorship after 1971. The Detroit derby itself ended in the 1990s.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1946
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2020.29.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Brynn W. Raupagh.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10 in
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