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Auto races bridge over Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, Cal. Nov. 24, 1910
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Auto races, Nevada Avenue, Santa Monica, Cal. Oct. 14, 1911
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Elevated view of spectators at the auto races on Nevada Avenue (now Wilshire Boulevard) in Santa Monica, California, on October 14, 1911. A racecar numbered "19" is visible on the dirt road, and a trolley is visible in the distance.
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Motor road race, Santa Monica, Cal. May 4, 1912
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Fighting for the lead, Nevada Ave. curve, Santa Monica road race, 1912
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Oregon Ave., Incline to the Beach, Santa Monica, Cal
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Colorado Blvd. and Ocean Ave. tunnel showing arch
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