Speed record at Mt Washington summit April 12 1934
A reported velocity of 231 miles per hour was noted at the top of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on April 12, 1934, marking a notable speed event observed in the region.
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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1946
Page
5
A reported velocity of 231 miles per hour was noted at the top of Mount Washington in New Hampshire on April 12, 1934, marking a notable speed event observed in the region.
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