Great Auto Race
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N 43° 04.652 W 075° 45.102
18T E 438807 N 4769698
This marker is located on South Peterboro Street in Canastota, New York.
Waymark Code: WM58RF
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2008
Views: 21
Marker text:
Great Auto Race
1908-Centennial-2008
From New York to Paris.
Racers Arrived in Canastota
Feb. 14th Staying Overnight.
The U.S. Team Won the Race.
This race had many New York connections.
The racers covered 22,000 miles in 169 days. The race was won by George Schuster, Sr. (of Buffalo, New York) driving a Thomas Flyer (built in Buffalo). The original car driven by Mr. Schuster has been restored and is now on display at the National Auto Museum in Reno, Nevada.
Marker Name: Great Auto Race
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Village of Canastota
Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808
City/Town/Village Name: Canastota
County: Madison
Region: Central Leatherstocking (Region 6)
Website: [Web Link]
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