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**Cup to Winner of Marathon** Washington, D.C., June 12 - Winner of the Sixth Annual Evening Star Marathon of the National A.A.U. Championship today, Mel Porter of New York is presented with a bronze trophy by Leo S. Rowe, Director of the Pan-American Union. A field of the fastest marathon runners in the Western Hemisphere participated in the race which started at Mt. Vernon, Va., and finished at the Zero Milestone in Potomac Park. Porter's time for the distance was 2 hours and 43 minutes. Harris and Ewing Photos. The Evening Star Marathon, sponsored by the Washington Evening Star newspaper, was a prominent event that attracted top marathon runners from across the Americas. Held annually in Washington, D.C., it featured a challenging course starting from historic Mt. Vernon, the plantation home of George Washington, and finishing at the Zero Milestone, a ceremonial marker in Potomac Park symbolizing the starting point for measuring distances from the capital. The event highlighted the endurance and athleticism of its participants and served as a significant competition in the early American marathon circuit. === This 7x8.5” original type 1 photograph is from the personal collection of photographer Wes Howland (1906-1956). Howland was a reporter with the Harris-Ewing news service in Washington D.C from 1931-1941, and went on to serve with the military. He was one of a small number of photographers with complete access to the White House, Capitol, Senate, and House. This photo was part of a collection of over 1200 8x10” Wes Howland personal archive images that we acquired from his estate. These original prints are exceptionally rare, if not the only that exist. Not only did Mr Howland have incredible access to the government figures of the day, but he was a highly skilled photographer who produced some stunning historical images and documented Washington D.C. in the 1930s like few others. This photo is a unique piece of history, and we trust you will enjoy it in your collection. We are happy to offer discounts if you order multiple photos. Simply send us discounted offers on each photo that you would like to purchase. We are happy to combine shipping and refund any excess paid.