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- Watching the Piccard Stratosphere Balloon Launch, Ford Airport, October 23, 1934 - The Piccard stratosphere flight departed from Ford Airport on October 23, 1934. Spouses Jean and Jeannette Piccard ascended 10.9 miles in a metal gondola carried by a hydrogen balloon. This image depicts a crowd standing in the airport's field in the early morning hours on the day of the balloon's launch.
- October 23, 1934
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Watching the Piccard Stratosphere Balloon Launch, Ford Airport, October 23, 1934
The Piccard stratosphere flight departed from Ford Airport on October 23, 1934. Spouses Jean and Jeannette Piccard ascended 10.9 miles in a metal gondola carried by a hydrogen balloon. This image depicts a crowd standing in the airport's field in the early morning hours on the day of the balloon's launch.
- Painted Delivery Wagon, H. J. Heinz Company, London, England, circa 1900 - Henry J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to raise customer awareness for his line of packaged foods. His promotional schemes were innovative and often flamboyant. This brightly painted wagon, used for deliveries or sales calls, featured Heinz tomato products and some of the famous "57 Varieties". Paired with a handsome team of Heinz draft horses, this commercial vehicle doubled as a remarkable moving advertisement.
- circa 1900
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Painted Delivery Wagon, H. J. Heinz Company, London, England, circa 1900
Henry J. Heinz rarely missed an opportunity to raise customer awareness for his line of packaged foods. His promotional schemes were innovative and often flamboyant. This brightly painted wagon, used for deliveries or sales calls, featured Heinz tomato products and some of the famous "57 Varieties". Paired with a handsome team of Heinz draft horses, this commercial vehicle doubled as a remarkable moving advertisement.
- Crowds Watch the Schneider Trophy Race at Calshot, England, September 1929 - The Schneider Trophy Race, established by French aviation enthusiast Jacques Schneider, was held 12 times from 1913 to 1931. The competition was created specifically for seaplanes and flying boats. Each year's winning country was tasked with hosting the next year's event. Host countries included Monaco, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States.
- September 07, 1929
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Crowds Watch the Schneider Trophy Race at Calshot, England, September 1929
The Schneider Trophy Race, established by French aviation enthusiast Jacques Schneider, was held 12 times from 1913 to 1931. The competition was created specifically for seaplanes and flying boats. Each year's winning country was tasked with hosting the next year's event. Host countries included Monaco, the United Kingdom, Italy, and the United States.
- Crowds at the Sesqui-Centennial Air Races, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 1926 - Air races provided pilots and manufacturers with an opportunity to test new technologies and show them off to enthusiastic audiences. From the 1920s through the 1940s, the annual National Air Races were the premier competition in the United States. The 1926 event took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- 04 September 1926-11 September 1926
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Crowds at the Sesqui-Centennial Air Races, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 1926
Air races provided pilots and manufacturers with an opportunity to test new technologies and show them off to enthusiastic audiences. From the 1920s through the 1940s, the annual National Air Races were the premier competition in the United States. The 1926 event took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- Unveiling the Michigan Sodliers' and Sailors' Monument, Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1872 -
- April 09, 1872
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Unveiling the Michigan Sodliers' and Sailors' Monument, Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1872
- Paramount Ranch Sports Car Road Races, December 1957 - Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, drivers, cars, and teams. Road races were held in 1956 and 1957 on a course at Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, California, where Paramount Studios shot many films. The track was closed after several driver fatalities and injuries.
- 07 December 1957-08 December 1957
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Paramount Ranch Sports Car Road Races, December 1957
Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, drivers, cars, and teams. Road races were held in 1956 and 1957 on a course at Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, California, where Paramount Studios shot many films. The track was closed after several driver fatalities and injuries.
- Spectators in Grandstand Awaiting Beginning of Vanderbilt Cup Race, 1906 - Spectators in the grandstand await the start of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race on Long Island, New York. Elsewhere, excited fans were much more difficult to control. Crowds flooded the course during the cup race, and one spectator was killed. The Vanderbilt Cup road race was suspended for 1907.
- October 06, 1906
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Spectators in Grandstand Awaiting Beginning of Vanderbilt Cup Race, 1906
Spectators in the grandstand await the start of the 1906 Vanderbilt Cup race on Long Island, New York. Elsewhere, excited fans were much more difficult to control. Crowds flooded the course during the cup race, and one spectator was killed. The Vanderbilt Cup road race was suspended for 1907.
- Shelby Cobra Driven by Jo Schlesser in the Sierre Montagna Hill Climb, August 1964 - Photographer Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. In 1964, Carroll Shelby sent his Cobras to Europe in pursuit of a World Manufacturer's Championship. This photo was taken at Switzerland's Sierre Montagna Hill Climb. Bob Bondurant won his class in the #176 Cobra.
- 29 August 1964-30 August 1964
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Shelby Cobra Driven by Jo Schlesser in the Sierre Montagna Hill Climb, August 1964
Photographer Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. In 1964, Carroll Shelby sent his Cobras to Europe in pursuit of a World Manufacturer's Championship. This photo was taken at Switzerland's Sierre Montagna Hill Climb. Bob Bondurant won his class in the #176 Cobra.
- Ford GT40 Driven by Umberto Maglioli and Mario Casoni in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967 -
- 10 June 1967-11 June 1967
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Ford GT40 Driven by Umberto Maglioli and Mario Casoni in the 24 Heures du Mans (24 Hours of Le Mans) Race, June 1967
- Porsche 906 Driven by E.L. Hall and Mike Hall in the Road America 500, September 1966 - Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the 1966 Road America 500 race at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin -- the season-ending event in the United States Road Racing Championship series. Chuck Parsons' victory sealed his claim as overall points champion.
- 02 September 1966-04 September 1966
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Porsche 906 Driven by E.L. Hall and Mike Hall in the Road America 500, September 1966
Dave Friedman has captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography. His work -- and his collection of works by other photographers -- documents key races, vehicles, drivers, and teams. This image was taken at the 1966 Road America 500 race at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin -- the season-ending event in the United States Road Racing Championship series. Chuck Parsons' victory sealed his claim as overall points champion.