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Pay attention. We've got cars |
They also raced |
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 |
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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 at the National Archives site, 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.
At The Post, c. 1930
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both from July 12, 1931 |
Approaching the start.
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The Infield | Starting, at Latonia |
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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 |
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Running at Latonia |
unknown year | The Kenton County Centennial |
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Latonia, 1929 |
Painting of Latonia
Unknown year; unknown artist.