First Olympic Winter Games in North America: Lake Placid

Lake Placid

The 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid marked the first time the Olympic Winter Games were held in North America.  

 

NY Firsts - Lake Placid Olympics
The 1932 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid. Images courtesy of the Lake Placid Olympic Museum.

 

NY Firsts - Lake Placid Olympics ice rink

 

NY Firsts - Lake Placid Olympics sign

 

NY Firsts - Lake Placid Olympians

 

NY Firsts - Lake Placid Olympics parade

 

NY Firsts - Lake Placid Olympics poster
Poster for the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Library of Congress.