Interesting 1905 NYC Speedway Highbridge New York Rotograph Postcard

View of "The Speedway & Highbridge, N. Y. City" featuring horse-drawn carriages, strolling pedestrians, street lamps, and High Bridge in the background. Postmarked New York, Jan 10, 1905, with dual Machine and Hub Machine postmarks.

THE STORY,
The "Speedway" shown on the postcard was officially the Harlem River Speedway (running alongside the Harlem River in Upper Manhattan, past High Bridge).
The Purpose: Built in 1898 specifically for New York City's wealthy elite to race their high-end trotters and horse-drawn carriages.
The Rules: It was restricted entirely to equestrians and carriage drivers; automobiles and bicycles were legally barred from the road.

Published by The Rotograph Co., N. Y. City (printed in Germany),

Undivided back postcard sent internationally to Paris, France, franked with a red 2-cent US Shield postage stamp.