For one point: identify these cars (easy), the event in which they were involved, and at least one of the persons in this old photo
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is this pic related to a movie?
No sir.
were these part of a museum?
Either an anniversary or carnival I guess. Is it an anniversary like 50 years of motoring in Western Wyoming?
Quote from: pnegyesi on December 25, 2012, 04:50:52 AM
were these part of a museum?
Though these cars were somewhat aged at the time this picture was taken, I don't know if one or more was pulled from a museum for the purpose of this event.
Quote from: Wendax on December 25, 2012, 04:53:02 AM
Either an anniversary or carnival I guess. Is it an anniversary like 50 years of motoring in Western Wyoming?
Not a carnival; this event didn't coincide with any anniversary of which I'm aware.
Foundation of a veteran car club?
was this a Concours d'Elegance type event for old cars?
This event was more for 'go' than 'show'
An early veteran car rallye?
Perhaps it is the start of the 1946 revived Gliddon Tour.
Quote from: Allan L on December 25, 2012, 05:15:34 AM
Perhaps it is the start of the 1946 revived Gliddon Tour.
This was earlier than 1946
1930s?
Older still
late 1920s?
Yes
did this event take place in Michigan?
No sir
Maybe in California?
Yes - California
San Francisco?
This picture was not taken in San Francisco
Los Angeles?
This picture was not taken in Los Angeles
San Diego?
No
Hmm, Oakland?
Or the State capital?
Having done a brief virtual tour courtesy of Google Maps, I think this could well be where the photo was taken, judging by the statues, and pattern of the stonework. It's on Capitol Mall, Sacramento, and up until 1987 was just called Office Building No. 1, though it's now called the Jesse M. Unruh Building.
Tom_I - I am so sorry (and grateful). You should have continued your research
View of six cars parked in front of the State Library building; fourteen men and one woman standing next to the autos. Giant man in center dressed as a pirate, 6 feet 9 1/2 inches tall. Cars are Sacramento entries for a race from Los Angeles to the State Fair. Make and year of each car listed on back of photo.
Photo was taken in 1927. Autos include 1904 Ford, 1905 Buick, 1905 Cadillac, 1907 Franklin, 1904 Reo, 1901 Oldsmobile; man dressed as pirate in center identified as George Messer on back of photo.
Oh well, that's the game, isn't it? Glad to have been of assistance. ;)
The only thing I'd say is that I don't think it is the State Library building. That is situated opposite the State Office Building No. 1, and looks exactly the same, but it faces north, so would never have the light on the front of it like the puzzle picture shows.
Quote from: pnegyesi on December 26, 2012, 10:11:01 AM
Tom_I - I am so sorry (and grateful). You should have continued your research
View of six cars parked in front of the State Library building; fourteen men and one woman standing next to the autos. Giant man in center dressed as a pirate, 6 feet 9 1/2 inches tall. Cars are Sacramento entries for a race from Los Angeles to the State Fair. Make and year of each car listed on back of photo.
Photo was taken in 1927. Autos include 1904 Ford, 1905 Buick, 1905 Cadillac, 1907 Franklin, 1904 Reo, 1901 Oldsmobile; man dressed as pirate in center identified as George Messer on back of photo.
pnegyesi: I swapped the embedded hotlink of the photo you posted with an uploaded example.
That's a pretty complete answer - nice teamwork, guys :)