University Archives Photograph Collection

Students and community members with their families attending Poly Royal watch the annual Cal Poly tractor pull competition from the grass next to the airstrip.

The tractor rears onto its back wheels as it begins its pull. The slogan 'Keep on Pullin'' can be seen painted onto the sled. Two competition officials can be seen in yellow uniforms (right).

The driver sits ready to go while two others are ensuring the sled is correctly attached to the tractor. Part of Madonna Peak can be seen in the background.

The bleachers are full of viewers watching the driver of a red tractor pull the sled past the 100 foot mark on the runway. Bishop's Peak can be seen in the background as well as what appears to be the horse or beef unit buildings.

The audience lines the edge of the airstrip to watch a red tractor pull the weighted sled. A traditional John Deere tractor, with a yellow balloon tied to its seat, sits in front of the red tractor and provides perspective on how large the participating tractor is. Madonna Peak fills the background.

Red tractor seen from behind pulling the weighted sled down the runway. A competition official, flag in hand, is waiting to determine the total distance traveled, which is measured by chalk lines in the dirt.

A driver, with a jacket that reads 'The Horse with No Name: Ford', drives a tractor that kicks ups dust as it begins to trudge down the former airstrip. A competition official is waiting with a flag in the background.

The Dexter building when it was used as a library

The Dexter building when it was used as a library

The Dexter building when it was used as a library