Giants Despair Hill Climb, 1907

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Giants Despair Hill Climb, 1907

Giants Despair Hill Climb, 1907. American Mors automobile and passengers on the route of the Giants Despair Hill Climb, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA. This motorsport contest was established to test the latest cars over a steep hill course. The route covers a mile (1.6 kilometres) and rises 200 metres as it winds through mountain roads. The first race took place in 1906, with a winning time of 2 minutes and 11 seconds. This second race took place on 30 May 1907, and was won in 1 minute 59 seconds by James Benedict Ryall (1882-1923) driving a Matheson 60 HP automobile (see C018/0609). Photograph from the Matheson Automobile Company

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1900s 1907 Automobile Competing Competition Competitor Crowd Passenger Pennsylvania Race Racing Road Spectating Spectator Spectators Steep Transport Transportation Vehicle Contest Hillclimb Motor Sport Mountain Roads Racing Driver Wilkes Barre

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the exhilarating Giants Despair Hill Climb of 1907, showcasing an American Mors automobile and its passengers navigating the challenging route near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Established as a motorsport contest to push the limits of the latest cars, this event tested both man and machine on a steep hill course that spanned a mile (1.6 kilometers) and rose 200 meters through winding mountain roads. The second race held on May 30th, 1907 saw James Benedict Ryall emerge victorious in his Matheson 60 HP automobile, completing the treacherous course in an impressive time of just one minute and fifty-nine seconds. This monochrome photograph from the Matheson Automobile Company transports us back to an era where technology was rapidly advancing, showcasing not only the incredible vehicles but also capturing the excitement of spectators lining up along the road. As we delve into this snapshot from history, we witness men and women eagerly spectating this thrilling competition. The image showcases their enthusiasm for motor sports as they cheer on their favorite racing driver amidst a backdrop of breathtaking scenery. With its rich historical significance and technological advancements showcased within a single frame, this print serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our unyielding desire for speed and adventure in early 20th century America.

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