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Soapbox Derby Memories: Grandview Avenue Races of the 1940s & 50s

Season 8 Episode 27 | 1m 18s

In the 1940s and 1950s, Grandview Hill in Grandview Heights was the heart of Soapbox Derby racing in Columbus, where young racers sped down Grandview Avenue to Riverside Drive. With minimal adult supervision, these hand-built racers, costing no more than $10, brought community excitement to the area. T

Aired: 11/19/24
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