Chas. Cutter and Sons, Publishers, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Historical Note
Oaklawn presented its first racing card on February 24, 1905, before a crowd of 3,000 people. Hot Springs Mayor John Belding declared a half-day holiday for the city. Since then, Oaklawn has evolved into one of the premier race meets in the country, and is known as the home of the Racing Festival of the South and Arkansas Derby,
Description
This black and white postcard depicts horses upon the track and crowds of people in the stands at Oaklawn Racetrack in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas. It was sent to Mrs. Sallie Walker of Osceola.
Physical Description
Black and White Postcard: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Subjects
Postcards; Horse racing; Fairs;
Geographical Area
Hot Springs, Garland County. (Ark.)
Language
English
Local Identifier
AHC G5108.3
Digital Resource
Image
Digital Collection
Arkansas Postcards
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Preferred Citation
Arkansas State Fair - Oaklawn Racetrack postcard, G5108.3, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock,Arkansas.
Rights and Usage
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
