Visual Materials

Western Turf Association : Tanforan Park

Description: Image of an advertisement by the Western Turf Association for a horse race at Tanforan Park in San Francisco, California. Five horses ranging from brown, white, and black colors are shown racing, with two horses tied in the lead. Background includes a large red covered stadium with bleachers of people watching, as well as people watching from the ground, both on foot and seated in wagons. Bottom of print includes an inset map showing travel routes to Tanforan Park from San Francisco to San Mateo.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: 1899
Call number: priJLC_SPO_002949
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Chariot race at Tournament Park, Pasadena. approximately 1910

Visual Materials

A chariot race with numerous spectators, held at Tournament Park. Two chariots, each drawn by four horses, are coming down the track, towards a two story spectators' booth. On the left there are bleachers full of people, while on the right people are crowded at the railing or seated on horses, watching over the standing spectators.

photCL 402 (40091)

The first meeting coming in Jerome Park, N.Y

Visual Materials

Image of an announcement poster for a horse race at the Jerome Park racetrack in New York City. Image includes about eleven horses ranging from black, brown, and gray colors being driven by jockeys. Two horses, one black and one brown, are shown almost tied in the lead with groups of horses trailing behind. Behind a short white picket fence, crowds of people are shown watching the race from covered bleachers and the grounds. Also shown in the background are hills with trees and horses pulling carriages. To the right of the foreground is a small booth with men standing in fashionable dress watching the horse race up close and conversing. More private booths are also shown in the background. In center of title between the words “Meeting” and “Jerome” is a small engraved image with horse racing equipment, including a horseshoe, a saddle, a jockey hat, and stirrups. Beneath it is text that reads, “Coming In.”

priJLC_SPO_002944

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