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[ New Search ] Von Hovenberg Olympic Bob-Run Location : Lake Placid, NY Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : RG 69 Neg. 19923-D Enlarged Image Description : WPA work on this run is plainly visible to thousands of people who view the run under summer skies. The run has been made safer as the result of WPA work. WPA iced the run as required, manned telephone booths along the run, transported Bob-sleds and passengers to the top of the mountain, and repaired and maintained equipment and machinery. Photo shows curves improved by WPA in use. Listed Under: [Recreational Facilities][Sports Facilities]