First Airplane Landing at Racetrack
First Airplane Landing at Racetrack
First Airplane Landing at Racetrack

First Airplane Landing at Racetrack

Object number86.1.98
Artist
MediumOil on board.
Credit LineGift of Merton J. Deyo
DescriptionOil painting on board. Unframed. Image of an airplane flying low to ground near a grandstand and racetrack.Dimensions11.875 x 15.75 in. (30.2 x 40 cm)
SignedNone
InscriptionsReverse side in red pen: First Airoplane Landing/at Racetrack, Bronot's Island,/Ca. 1910-1920/Gift Merton J. Deyo, 1958?/12x15.5
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Historical NotesBrunot Island, located on the Ohio River, was named in honor of Dr. Felix Brunot. The one-mile dirt oval track on the island was used for both horse and automobile racing. It was built in 1903 and was in use until 1914.
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