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1901: First Chicago Auto Show. A bird's eye view of the Coliseum during Chicago's first official auto show, March 23-30, 1901. Exhibits in the center of the arena were surrounded by a 20 foot wide indoor wooden track used for the 'horseless carriage' demonstrations. About 10 laps equaled one mile.

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