1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration Automobile Trophy
CT's Treasure Haven was pleased to offer a 1909 Hudson Fulton Celebration Automobile Trophy on consignment from one of it's Estates. The incredible Rogers Bros. loving cup trophy was won by a George W Robertson in Peekskill, NY during the Hudson Fulton Celebration. The Hudson Fulton Celebration was a big deal whose committee members included J.P. Morgan, Andrew Carneige, William Rockefeller and Robert B Roosevelt. The 10 day event (September 25th-October 9th) celebrated the 300th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River and the 100th anniversary of Robert Fulton's commercial use of the steamboat on that very same waterway. The RMS Lusitania made a visit, Wilbur Wright flew his aeroplane around the Statue of Liberty....there were many many events and contests. This contest was for the "Best Decorated Automobile". The cup/trophy was heavily decorated with no less than 11 automobiles. The trophy realized a solid $1,323 bid. When CT's owner, Chris Woodman,