Sports Temples of Boston: Sports Temples of Boston: Images of Historic Ballparks, Arenas, and Statiums 1872-1972

Images of Suffolk Downs

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New escalator at Suffolk Downs added during remodeling

41. New escalator at Suffolk Downs added during remodeling

Image number: 05_02_010866
East Boston, Massachusetts (1962)

"New escalators at Suffolk Downs get trial from Paul Bowker and Bill Small" is written in pencil on verso.

Giveaway at the Chickadee Handicap at Suffolk Downs

42. Giveaway at the Chickadee Handicap at Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010873
East Boston, Massachusetts (1970)

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "My little chickadees - George Arrigo of Suffolk Downs accepts lucky ticket from Fay Mitch (left) of Terryville Conn., and presents her with cage of chickadees, given in conjunction with $20,000 Chickadee Handicap yesterd

New look at Suffolk Downs showing grandstand joined to clubhouse

43. New look at Suffolk Downs showing grandstand joined to clubhouse

Image number: 05_02_010874
East Boston, Massachusetts (1962)

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "New look at Suffolk Downs, and warmth, comfort and a perfect view for racing lovers is provided in this NOW completely enclosed plant at East Boston. This is a view looking toward clubhouse area at left. Since July a n

New main entrance under construction at Suffolk Downs

44. New main entrance under construction at Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010875
East Boston, Massachusetts (1962)

Construction crew work on remodeling entrance to the clubhouse.

New grandstand at Suffolk Downs

45. New grandstand at Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010876
East Boston, Massachusetts (1962)

"New look at Suffolk Downs showing enormous grandstand facing with window panes which can be raised and lowered" is written in pencil on back of photo.

Construction of new parking area at Suffolk Downs

46. Construction of new parking area at Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010877
East Boston, Massachusetts (1965)

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "New parking area for patrons at Suffolk Downs is directly behind the grandstand. Area will handle 500 cars on opening day, April 19."

Artist's rendering of new main entrance to Suffolk Downs

47. Artist's rendering of new main entrance to Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010878
East Boston, Massachusetts (1962)

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "The 'New' Suffolk Downs as it will look to patrons visiting the East Boston racing plant for the 'open house' harness meeting Tuesday night. This shows brilliant new main entrance which is in dramatic color scheme. Jus

New half-mile oval for Suffolk Downs

48. New half-mile oval for Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010880
East Boston, Massachusetts (1964)

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "New look for Suffolk Downs is half-mile oval, recently completed for 32-night harness meet which starts Saturday. Free admission will be order of day for opening night."

Yorktown Class wins third race at Suffolk Downs

49. Yorktown Class wins third race at Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010894
East Boston, Massachusetts (1971)

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "Successful stretch drive - Yorktown Class, ridden by Jerry O'Driscoll, scores victory in third race at Suffolk Downs. Winner returned $11.40."

Linky, Gay Youth and Master and Chancery in 7th race at Suffolk Downs

50. Linky, Gay Youth and Master and Chancery in 7th race at Suffolk Downs

Image number: 05_02_010895
East Boston, Massachusetts (1971)

Newspaper caption on verso reads, "Three-way battle in seventh race at Suffolk Downs was won by Linky (inside). Gay Youth (center) was second and Master in Chancery third."

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