This thesis is an economic and historical examination of Keeneland racetrack in Lexington, Kentucky. The material commences with a historical overview of the role of sport and recreational activities in the United States. Putting sport and leisure...
Walking horses from track to barn at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, on Derby Day, May 14, 1927. People and horses walk on the racetrack; some of the horses are wearing blankets. People also congregate behind a fence near the stands, and...
Horses on racetrack at Churchill Downs, Louisville, Kentucky, 1931. Five horses and riders walk around a curve on the track. In the background is the grandstand, filled with a crowd. A row of people is standing on the grandstand roof. The 1931...
A view of the Churchill Downs horse racetrack, clubhouse, and surrounding environs, taken from an airplane (one wing of which appears in the image). A caption beneath the image reads, "Early 20's Birdseye view of Churchill Downs - Notice...
A lone automobile comes around the fourth turn on a dirt racetrack, leaving a trail of dust behind. The grandstands are empty, but a few people stand near a picket fence just to the left of the covered bleachers. Title supplied by cataloger.
Men examine early aviation accident at Churchill Downs. Biplane wing appears to have broken in what R.G. Potter described as a "slight mishap" that occurred when American aviation pioneer Glen H. Curtiss brought two planes to Churchill...
Photo collage of front and back of grandstand and twin spires built in 1894, first used in 1895, and now known as Churchill Downs racetrack, Louisville, Kentucky.
Biplane landing during first aviation flight in Kentucky staged by American aviation pioneer Glen H. Curtiss, June 18, 1910 at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky. Title supplied by cataloger.
Biplane preparing to take off during the first aviation flight staged by American aviation pioneer Glen H. Curtiss at Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville, Kentucky on June 18, 1910. Title supplied by cataloger.
Two men row a raft through flooded street in front of Churchill Downs racetrack during 1937 Flood. Handwritten on bottom of mounted print: "R.G. Potter, Collection / University [crossed out] of Louisville Trustees [crossed out] / During the...
A crowd is gathered at Keeneland Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky. Grandstands are in a covered building with flags flying from the roof. The base of the building is made of stone and three rounded doorways of graduating size open the stone wall....
Racetracks (Horse racing); Keeneland Association (Lexington, Ky.)
Crowd scene at racetrack, Keeneland Association, Lexington, Kentucky. Men and women stand below the boxes, leaning over a wood and wire fence which slopes out. The grandstand behind them has stone pillars and a small structure on the roof where...
Racing fans at Latonia Race Track in Covington, Kentucky. View of infield with judges stand and a dirt path. There is not a crowd in the infield, but across the racetrack, a crowd can be seen at the grandstand.
Jockey Byron Hilliard seated atop a horse on the racetrack at Churchill Downs. The photograph has been cut and yellowing from age. Handwritten on back of image: Byron Hilliard, winning cup race. Stamped on back: December 28, 1935.
Groups of young men stand with trophies next to Plymouth cars and a girl rides in the back of c convertible on the track at a Plymouth competition at a racetrack.
