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.
Author: Elizabeth Clarke, Ann Sandri
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 05/23/2022
Series: Images of America
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.61w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9781467108058
Language: English
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