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- Washington_Park_Race_Track abstract "Washington Park Race Track was a popular horse racing venue in the Chicago metropolitan area from 1884 until 1977. It had two locations during its existence. It was first situated in what is the current location of the Washington Park Subdivision of the Woodlawn community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. This is located immediately south of both the current Washington Park community area and Washington Park. The track was later relocated to Homewood, Illinois, which is also in Cook County.The original track and its accompanying Jockey Club were social draws in the late 19th century, but modern developments and changes in the law led to the decline of both. In its prime, the track was an especially important social gathering place on opening day and the day of the American Derby, which ranked as one of horse racing's highest purses. The Jockey club, designed by Solon Spencer Beman, hosted a social gathering led by General Philip Sheridan who was an early leader of the track and club. The track was closed and reopened according to the contemporary state and local laws on gambling and eventually waned in popularity and social importance.Over the years, numerous famous horses and jockeys appeared at the track. In the 19th century, notable horses of the time, such as Emperor of Norfolk and Domino raced. In the 20th century, some of the most notable Thoroughbreds to race at Washington Park included Triple Crown winners Citation and Whirlaway. Other notable horses included Native Dancer and Swaps, who each won legs of the Triple Crown. Jockey Eddie Arcaro won both the 1948 and 1953 American Derby races at the track. In addition to the American Derby, several other notable graded stakes races were run at the track such as the Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap and the Washington Park Handicap. In addition, notable match races were held at the track.".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track architecturalStyle Thoroughbred.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track city Chicago.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track elevation "181.0512".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track geologicPeriod "American Derby".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track material "Dirt".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track region Cook_County,_Illinois.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track state Illinois.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track synonym "Washington Track".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track wikiPageExternalLink Community_Areas_WASHINGTON_PARK.pdf.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track wikiPageExternalLink Community_Areas_WOODLAWN.pdf.
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track city "Chicago".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track country "United States".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track elevationImperial "594".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track established "1884".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track established "1977".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track established1Type "Opened".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track established2Type "Closed".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track establishedType "Broke Ground".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track imageCaption "Washington Park Race Track, c. 1903.".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track lengthOrientation "Oval".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track map "Illinois Locator Map.PNG".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track map1Caption "Location of Illinois in the United States".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track mapCaption "Location of Washington Park Race Track within Illinois.".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track material "Dirt".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track name "Washington Park Race Track".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track number1Type "Back Stretch".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track numberType "Front Stretch".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track otherName "Washington Track".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track owner "Washington Park Jockey Club".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track period "American Derby".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track periodType "Major Events".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track region Cook_County,_Illinois.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track regionType "County".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track state "Illinois".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track style "Thoroughbred".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track styleType "Race Type".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track subject Category:Defunct_horse_racing_venues_in_Illinois.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track subject Category:Sports_venues_in_Chicago,_Illinois.
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track comment "Washington Park Race Track was a popular horse racing venue in the Chicago metropolitan area from 1884 until 1977. It had two locations during its existence. It was first situated in what is the current location of the Washington Park Subdivision of the Woodlawn community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States. This is located immediately south of both the current Washington Park community area and Washington Park.".
- Washington_Park_Race_Track label "Washington Park Race Track".
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- Washington_Park_Race_Track depiction Washington_Park_Race_Track,_1903.jpg.
- Washington_Park_Race_Track homepage Community_Areas_WASHINGTON_PARK.pdf.
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