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Title
Construction on the grandstand at Santa Anita Park which would enlarge the capacity by 3000 to 5000 seats, Arcadia, 1930s
Date Created and/or Issued
between 1935-1937
1935/1937
Publication Information
Los Angeles Daily News
Contributing Institution
UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Rights Information
US
Description
Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Construction on the grandstand at Santa Anita Park. This addition was built at the west end of grandstand and would enlarge the capacity by 3000-5000 seats. The construction was part of a $150,000 plan to improve the park, which also included tunnels built under the track, infield landscaping, and installation of new betting facilities. The improvement plan was announced by Dr. Charles H. Strub, general manager of the Los Angeles Jockey Club on March 5, 1935.
Text from original nitrate sleeve: Santa Anita Grand Stand Addition - Season of 1937
Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: Santa Anita Grand Stand
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
ark:/21198/zz0025gh37
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Racetracks--California--Arcadia
Construction--California--Arcadia
Grandstands--California--Arcadia
Landmarks
Sports
Santa Anita Park (Arcadia, Calif.)
Source
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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