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Columbia College 4 Man Varsity Sports Rowing Crew Photograph 1911 Poughkeepsie Regatta University Photo

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The2FunAdGuyz offer a large, 11X17, new print of a magnificent photograph of the Columbia College 4 Man Varsity Sports Rowing Crew at the Poughkeepsie Regatta on June 11, 1911.

The photograph was taken on the Hudson River. The Poughkeepsie Regatta was a major collegiate rowing sports crew team competition. This rare photo also captures the beauty of the Hudson River and the area. A magnificent photograph, especially in the extra large size, that is sure to bring warm smiles to the face of rowing enthusiasts or Columbia alumni.

HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE: A stretch of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York became the site of the Poughkeepsie Regatta. A unique, four-mile straightaway at this particular point of the Hudson made it a logical choice for a race that pushed the endurance of sports rowing crews. By contrast, modern crew competitions are much shorter. Starting in 1895, the races were held in the spring of each year, although there were some war years when no races were held. With such a long race, large crowds used the embankments to view the competition and within a few years as many as ten thousand spectators viewed the competition. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association established the race. Following World War II the competition was held at other locations.

DESCRIPTION: Members of the Columbia 4-man crew are shown on a vast stretch of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. This rare photo captures the immensity of the Hudson, a major reason it was used in this early sports rowing competition.

CAPTION: Columbia Varsity Rowing Crew At The Poughkeepsie Regatta, June 17, 1911.

PHOTOGRAPHER: An unknown photojournalist took the photo for a major journalistic service.

ORIGINAL MEDIA: An original glass negative was used to create the image for this new print.

PAPER QUALITY: This new print is on a highest quality, acid-free, 100-pound glossy premium text paper that allows for maximum color brilliance and fidelity for older images.

AVAILABILITY: In Stock! – Usually Ships Within 1 Business Day.

Image Size: 16.5 inches wide by 10.5 inches high.

Paper Size: 17 inches wide by 11 inches high. This allows for a small border around the image for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16-inch x 20-inch frame, a manageable size for a wide variety of decorating purposes.

DECORATING USES: Many of our customers find this poster useful for home, dorm room and office decorating. Also looks great in a family room, sports bar or a teenager’s room.

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