Pay attention. We've got cars here, racing at Latonia. |
They also raced motorcycles at Latonia |
| There were plans for a separate car racing track | |
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| November 12, 13 and 14th, 1909 The Great Aeronautical Show at Latonia. Read all about it here. |
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| Dirigible pilot Cromwell Dixon | Dirigible pilot Augustus Roy Knabenshue |
The woman journalist who decided to try to fly at the 1909 Latonia aviation meet.
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| President Roosevelt at Latonia, 1938 | ||
The text of FDR's speech at Latonia is here.
You can hear the 32 minute audio of FDR's speech here.
The Kentucky Post anticipates FDR's arrival, runs a big story the day of the event, and provides a wrap up when the event is over.
The Enquirer ran a page of pictures.
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At The Post, c. 1930
| Crowds - very well dressed - at Latonia | ||||
The Crowd at Latonia
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| both from July 12, 1931 | |
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| The Infield | Starting, at Latonia | Approaching the start. |
| They're Off, at Latonia note the absence of a starting gate |
Later, they added a starting gate |
Off to a Fast Start at Latonia |
The Infield, 1928
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Running at Latonia |
1928 | The Kenton County Centennial |
| Latonia, 1929 | |
Painting of Latonia
Unknown year; unknown artist.
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| c. 1910 | c. 1910 | 1901 | Near the finish line at Latonia |
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