New York, New York: c. 1901 A view of the Harlem River Speedway with the Washington Bridge in the background. It was initially open only to carriages and sulkies so the wealthy could parade their trotting horses down the 2.5 mile dirt roadway. Pedestrians, horseback riders, and cyclists were prohibited.

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