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G. M. Green crossing the finishing line, Waltham Road Race, Sept. 7, 1908

Subjects
Auto RacingBicycles
Card type
Real photo
Date
c. 1908 (Golden Age)
Front of G. M. Green crossing the finishing line, Waltham Road Race, Sept. 7, 1908, c. 1908 real photo postcard
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Back of G. M. Green crossing the finishing line, Waltham Road Race, Sept. 7, 1908, c. 1908 real photo postcard
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About this subject

A sepia-toned photograph shows motorcyclist G. M. Green crossing the finishing line of the Waltham Road Race on September 7, 1908, riding an M-M-7 H.P. twin built by American Motor Co. A crowd of spectators in period clothing lines the road; utility poles and trees are in the background.

Postcard Details

Message · German, in pen

Chicago 29/8 1909 Dein Brief und Karte werden wohl erhalten haben Gestern Abend Mr. J. [illegible] in Ihrem [illegible] von Deinem letzten Brief 10 Uhr Da haben wir heute wollen sie hier [illegible] die sind gestern hier angekommen [illegible] leben wohl

Translation

Chicago 29/8 1909 Your letter and card have probably arrived Yesterday evening Mr. J. [illegible] in your [illegible] from your last letter 10 o'clock Today we have want here [illegible] they arrived here yesterday [illegible] farewell

PublisherAmerican Motor Co.
G.M. GREEN CROSSING THE FINISHING LINE TRAVELING AT THE RATE OF 71 MILES PER HOUR, WALTHAM ROAD RACE SEPT. 7TH 1908, ON HIS M - M - 7 H P TWIN BUILT BY AMERICAN MOTOR CO. BROCKTON MASS. --- Post Card CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS HERE Ride an M.M. MOTORCYCLE Built by AMERICAN MOTOR CO. Brockton, Mass. PLACE A
PostmarkedOak Park, IL, August 29, 1909
Addressed to
Mrs W. L. Evy

Osceola, Missouri

Postcard record

Postmarked, Oak Park, IL
ConditionFair
Place addressedMrs W. L. Evy, Osceola, MO
Place depicted11 Harvard St, Waltham, MA, 02453
Place mentionedAmerican Motor Co., Brockton, MA
PublisherAmerican Motor Co., American Motor Co., Brockton, MA
NotesSepia real-photo postcard; printed caption on image; heavy wear, creases, and stains; no white border. Postmark: OAK PARK AUG 29 1909. Divided-back advertising card for the M.M. Motorcycle (American Motor Co., Brockton, Mass.); stamp appears removed/torn away; German message written sideways along the left edge; light soiling and corner wear.

Cite this card

G. M. Green crossing the finishing line, Waltham Road Race, Sept. 7, 1908, postcard, c. 1908. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/g-m-green-crossing-the-finishing-line-waltham-road-race-sept. Accessed October 5, 2026.