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By Dave W, April 19, 2023
"The Great Endurance Run" Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| On North Main Street (State Road 20) north of NE 4th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. |
| | On November 23, 1909, the "Autoists" participating in "The Great Endurance Run" were treated to a gala banquet and overnight stay at "The White House Hotel" which was located at this exact site. This event ended the first day of driving for the . . . — — Map (db m68316) HM |
| On North Franklin Street (William F. Poe Plaza) north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | From this point in front of The Tampa Daily Times Building on Nov. 23 1909, was started the Tampa-to-Jacksonville "endurance run" to promote good roads for Florida. Sixteen vehicles, plus the "confetti" pathfinding car and a press car, made . . . — — Map (db m68398) HM |
| Near U.S. 301 at County Road 54, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing. |
| | On November 23-26, 1909, an automobile road race was held to promote the need for “good roads” in Florida. “The Great Endurance Run,” as it was called, was sponsored by “The Tampa Daily Times” under the auspices . . . — — Map (db m3257) HM |
| On Ocean Street (U.S. 1/90) near E Adams Street (State Road 228), on the left when traveling north. |
| | On November 24, 1909 the "Autoists" participating in "The Great Endurance Run" reached the "Turn Around Checkpoint" at the Jacksonville City Hall which was located at this exact site. The location marked the halfway point for the "Drivers and . . . — — Map (db m58574) HM |
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