Poughkeepsie Regatta 1891-1950, The - Images of America

Early each summer, rowing enthusiasts flocked to the Hudson Valley and crowded the banks of the Hudson River between Highland and Poughkeepsie, New York, to get a glimpse of the biggest intercollegiate event of its kind. In 1895, Cornell University, Columbia University, and the University of Pennsylvania organized a contest that continued for over 50 years in this historic location. Over its tenure on the Hudson River, other universities joined in the competition, including the famous 1936 University of Washington "Boys in the Boat." At its height, 12 universities vied for supremacy at the regatta with thousands of spectators looking on. Boathouses were built on both sides of the river with "Regatta Row" on the eastern shore at the center of it all. A legacy of rowing began on this famous four-mile stretch and inspired crews to continue rowing here today.

ISBN:	9781467108058
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing
Imprint:	Arcadia Publishing
Published date:	23 May 2022
Language:	English
Number of pages:	128
Weight:	20g
Height:	235mm
Width:	165mm
Spine width:	8mm

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