Description: The Fair Grounds Through the Lens, Louisiana, Hardback A heart-pounding race through history!The thunder and excitement of the race has long drawn visitors to the Fair Grounds, where legendary horses including Black Gold, Whirlaway, and Risen Star have raced to victory. The history of one of America's oldest Thoroughbred horse-racing tracks is chronicled here through interviews, rare photographs, and archival lithographs. Since 1872, the New Orleans Fair Grounds has been home to exhibitions, boxing matches, baseball games, and even special events like ostrich racing. Now owned by Churchill Downs, Inc., the Fair Grounds has withstood hurricanes, fire, and bankruptcy and stands today as a vibrant sports and festival venue in a historic New Orleans neighborhood.
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Location: Columbia, South Carolina
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Brand: Unbranded
MPN: 9781455622511
Book Title: Fair Grounds Through the Lens : Photographs and Memories of Horse Racing in New Orleans
Number of Pages: 224 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: Horse Racing, United States / South / West South Central (Ar, La, Ok, Tx), United States / State & Local / South (Al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, ms, Nc, SC, Tn, VA, WV)
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Sports & Recreation, History
Item Weight: 37.7 Oz
Item Length: 10 in
Author: Peggy Laborde
Item Width: 10 in
Format: Hardcover
