Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. The photographer, Bill Snyder, may be the same person as William E. Snyder (1901–1984) a cinematographer. View of the grandstand entrance with its equestrian-themed frieze of galloping horses at Santa Anita Park. The frieze was created by Chester "Chet" R. Phillips, an architect and designer for Gordon B. Kaufmann (architect of the race track). The two flights of steps 2 the entrance are flanked by planting beds. A sign at the top of the steps reads "Cashiers" and 4 attendants stand on either side. Santa Anita Park, the oldest thoroughbred racetrack in Southern California, opened on December 25, 1934. Text from negative sleeve: Santa Anita Club house. 2-28-36. 3054. by Bill Snyder. Feb. 1st, 1936. [Stamped:] FEB 28 1936.
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10835 ark:/21198/zz002h9z2w
Subject
Horse racing--California--Arcadia Art deco (Architecture)--California--Arcadia Friezes (Ornamental bands)--California--Arcadia Grandstands--California--Arcadia Horse racetracks Santa Anita Park (Arcadia, Calif.)
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