Racetrack and Grandstand, Eastern States Expo.

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From its opening in 1916, the mission of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Massachusetts, has been to showcase New England’s agricultural and industrial achievements. Another goal has been to entertain as well as inform the millions of visitors who have passed through its gates. This postcard of the racetrack and grandstand in 1934, advertised the excitement of fast cars and large crowds. “Big E” organizers treated visitors in the 1920s and ’30s to fireworks, elaborate pageants, auto polo, stunt drivers, and trick horseback riders. The postcard inset of hundreds of cars parked at the fairgrounds attests to the popularity of the exposition.

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Item typePostcard
PhotographerThe Springfield News Company
Date1934
PlaceSpringfield, Massachusetts
TopicTransportation, Travel, Tourism
Social Activities, Entertainment, Recreation
EraGreat Depression and World War II, 1929–1945
MaterialPaper
Process/FormatPhotography; Printing
Catalog #1997.08.01.0017
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The Springfield News Company, photographer. Racetrack and Grandstand, Eastern States Expo. Photograph. 1934. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1997-08-01-0017/. Accessed on December 5, 2024.

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