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	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”

	By 1899 there were troubling signs for trotting races in the state. Of the fourteen cities involved in the Great Western Circuit only three were in Iowa. While this was true, more than $100,000 in purses were offered. (9) By 1912, Dubuque had the only mile track left in the state. (10)		By 1899 there were troubling signs for trotting races in the state. Of the fourteen cities involved in the Great Western Trotting Circuit only three were in Iowa. While this was true, more than $100,000 in purses were offered. (9) By 1912, Dubuque had the only mile track left in the state. (10)

	"Dan Patch" returned to Dubuque in 1907 but was unable to beat his own world's record of l:55 over one mile. Nutwood Park witnessed its last major race in 1915 before the buildings were dismantled and the land found new use as an [[AIRPORT]].		"Dan Patch" returned to Dubuque in 1907 but was unable to beat his own world's record of l:55 over one mile. Nutwood Park witnessed its last major race in 1915 before the buildings were dismantled and the land found new use as an [[AIRPORT]].

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	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the ''Dubuque Herald'' to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the ''Dubuque Herald'' to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)

	Horse racing quickly became a business. In September 1879 the ''St. Paul Press'' reported that among horses available for an upcoming race were those owned by William Alderman, [[STOUT, Frank D.\|Frank D. STOUT]], and [[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]. (5) Both Stouts were owners of the [[HIGHLAND STOCK FARM]]. By 1899 [[HANCOCK, Charles T.\|Charles T. HANCOCK]] was a well-known breeder of harness horses, president of the Great Western Trotting Circuit, and president of the [[NUTWOOD DRIVING CLUB]]. (6)		Horse racing quickly became a business. In September 1879 the ''St. Paul Press'' reported that among horses available for an upcoming race were those owned by William Alderman, [[STOUT, Frank D.\|Frank D. STOUT]], and [[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]. (5) Both Stouts were owners of the [[HIGHLAND STOCK FARM]]. By 1899 [[HANCOCK, Charles Thomas\|Charles Thomas HANCOCK]] was a well-known breeder of harness horses, president of the Great Western Trotting Circuit, and president of the [[NUTWOOD DRIVING CLUB]]. (6)

	In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (7) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (8) The February 15th race, however, drew such crowds that it had to be ended early.		In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (7) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (8) The February 15th race, however, drew such crowds that it had to be ended early.
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	9. "Called Down..."		9. "Called Down..."

			10. "Organization for the Coming Races," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', April 4, 1912, p. 9

	Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985		Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985

	[[Category: Events]]		[[Category: Events]]

Randylyon at 02:54, 21 June 2017

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	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the ''Dubuque Herald'' to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the ''Dubuque Herald'' to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)

	Horse racing quickly became a business. In September 1879 the ''St. Paul Press'' reported that among horses available for an upcoming race were those owned by William Alderman, [[STOUT, Frank D.\|Frank D. STOUT]], and [[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]. (5)		Horse racing quickly became a business. In September 1879 the ''St. Paul Press'' reported that among horses available for an upcoming race were those owned by William Alderman, [[STOUT, Frank D.\|Frank D. STOUT]], and [[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]. (5) Both Stouts were owners of the [[HIGHLAND STOCK FARM]]. By 1899 [[HANCOCK, Charles T.\|Charles T. HANCOCK]] was a well-known breeder of harness horses, president of the Great Western Trotting Circuit, and president of the [[NUTWOOD DRIVING CLUB]]. (6)

	In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (6) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (7) The February 15th race, however, drew such crowds that it had to be ended early.		In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (7) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (8) The February 15th race, however, drew such crowds that it had to be ended early.

	Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. ~~By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (8)~~		Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds.

	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”

			By 1899 there were troubling signs for trotting races in the state. Of the fourteen cities involved in the Great Western Circuit only three were in Iowa. While this was true, more than $100,000 in purses were offered. (9) By 1912, Dubuque had the only mile track left in the state. (10)

	"Dan Patch" returned to Dubuque in 1907 but was unable to beat his own world's record of l:55 over one mile. Nutwood Park witnessed its last major race in 1915 before the buildings were dismantled and the land found new use as an [[AIRPORT]].		"Dan Patch" returned to Dubuque in 1907 but was unable to beat his own world's record of l:55 over one mile. Nutwood Park witnessed its last major race in 1915 before the buildings were dismantled and the land found new use as an [[AIRPORT]].
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	5. "Dubuque Horses," ''The Daily Herald'', September 4, 1879, p. 4		5. "Dubuque Horses," ''The Daily Herald'', September 4, 1879, p. 4

	6. "West Locust Pre-empted," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 13, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950213&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		6. "Called Down," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', February 9, 1899, p. 8

			7. "West Locust Pre-empted," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 13, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950213&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	7. "Several Events Today," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 15, 1895, p. 8		8. "Several Events Today," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 15, 1895, p. 8

	8. "~~Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p~~. 4. ~~Online: https://news~~.~~google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en~~		9. "Called Down..."

	Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985		Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985

	[[Category: Events]]		[[Category: Events]]

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	[[Image:horsering.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|In the days of transportation by horse, the animals were tied to rings like this set into posts or stone along the sides of streets. Photo courtesy: Max Smith]]HORSE RACING. On Christmas Day 1846, a horse race with four-horse sleighs was reported to have occurred across the ice on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Galena. In December 1876, a track was laid out on [[LAKE PEOSTA]]. The ''Dubuque Herald'' offered the opinion that "trotting on the ice is all the go for fast horses. The track is good, offering all the advantage to the fast horse." (1)		[[Image:horsering.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|In the days of transportation by horse, the animals were tied to rings like this set into posts or stone along the sides of streets. Photo courtesy: Max Smith]]HORSE RACING. On Christmas Day 1846, a horse race with four-horse sleighs was reported to have occurred across the ice on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Galena. In December 1876, a track was laid out on [[LAKE PEOSTA]]. The ''Dubuque Herald'' offered the opinion that "trotting on the ice is all the go for fast horses. The track is good, offering all the advantage to the fast horse." (1)

	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the ''Dubuque Herald'' to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)

	~~In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for~~ racing~~. After twenty-five dollars was collected,~~ a ~~half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses~~. ~~(5) Stakes were on display at Atkin~~'~~s Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves~~. ~~(6) The February 15th~~ race, ~~however~~, ~~drew such crowds that it had to be ended early~~.		Horse racing quickly became a business. In September 1879 the ''St. Paul Press'' reported that among horses available for an upcoming race were those owned by William Alderman, [[STOUT, Frank D.\|Frank D. STOUT]], and [[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]]. (5)

	Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (7)		In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (6) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (7) The February 15th race, however, drew such crowds that it had to be ended early.

			Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (8)

	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”
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	4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 22, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770322&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 22, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770322&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	5. "West Locust Pre-empted," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 13, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950213&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		5. "Dubuque Horses," ''The Daily Herald'', September 4, 1879, p. 4

			6. "West Locust Pre-empted," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 13, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950213&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	6. "Several Events Today," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 15, 1895, p. 8		7. "Several Events Today," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 15, 1895, p. 8

	7. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		8. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985		Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985

	[[Category: Events]]		[[Category: Events]]

Randylyon at 00:17, 18 January 2017

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	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)

	In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (5) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (6)		In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (5) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (6) The February 15th race, however, drew such crowds that it had to be ended early.

	Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (7)		Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (7)

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	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)

	In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (5)		In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (5) Stakes were on display at Atkin's Cigar Store and included at one time a box of cigars and a pair of riding gloves. (6)

	Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (6)		Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (7)

	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”
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	5. "West Locust Pre-empted," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 13, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950213&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		5. "West Locust Pre-empted," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 13, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950213&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	6. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		6. "Several Events Today," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', February 15, 1895, p. 8

			7. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985		Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985

	[[Category: Events]]		[[Category: Events]]

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	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)

	Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (5)		In February 1895 West Locust was a popular site for racing. After twenty-five dollars was collected, a half-mile track was leveled off wide enough for four horses. (5)

			Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (6)

	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”
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	4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 22, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770322&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 22, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770322&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	5. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		5. "West Locust Pre-empted," Dubuque Daily Herald, February 13, 1895, p. 8. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=_OG5zn83XeQC&dat=18950213&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			6. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985		Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985

	[[Category: Events]]		[[Category: Events]]

Randylyon at 17:55, 12 December 2015

2015-12-12T17:55:28Z

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	[[Image:horsering.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|In the days of transportation by horse, the animals were tied to rings like this set into posts or stone along the sides of streets. Photo courtesy: Max Smith]]HORSE RACING. On Christmas Day 1846, a horse race with four-horse sleighs was reported to have occurred across the ice on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Galena. In December 1876, a track was laid out on [[LAKE PEOSTA]]. The ''Dubuque Herald'' offered the opinion that "trotting on the ice is all the go for fast horses. The track is good, offering all the advantage to the fast horse." (1)		[[Image:horsering.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|In the days of transportation by horse, the animals were tied to rings like this set into posts or stone along the sides of streets. Photo courtesy: Max Smith]]HORSE RACING. On Christmas Day 1846, a horse race with four-horse sleighs was reported to have occurred across the ice on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Galena. In December 1876, a track was laid out on [[LAKE PEOSTA]]. The ''Dubuque Herald'' offered the opinion that "trotting on the ice is all the go for fast horses. The track is good, offering all the advantage to the fast horse." (1)

	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police ~~prohibition against~~ racing along Locust ~~Street led~~ to ~~development~~ of a ~~track~~ along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (3)		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibited further racing along Locust leading the Dubuque Herald to suggest that the city should allow the sport a "couple of days in a week." (3) Continuation of the prohibition, however, led to racing along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (4)

	Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (4)		Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (5)

	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”
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	2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 20, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18761220&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 20, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18761220&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', ~~March 22~~, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=~~18770322~~&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', January 12, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770112&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	4. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		4. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 22, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770322&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			5. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985		Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985

	[[Category: Events]]		[[Category: Events]]

Randylyon at 01:03, 29 November 2015

2015-11-29T01:03:49Z

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	[[Image:horsering.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|In the days of transportation by horse, the animals were tied to rings like this set into posts or stone along the sides of streets. Photo courtesy: Max Smith]]HORSE RACING. On Christmas Day 1846, a horse race with four-horse sleighs was reported to have occurred across the ice on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Galena. In December 1876, a track was laid out on [[LAKE PEOSTA]]. The ''Dubuque Herald'' offered the opinion that "trotting on the ice is all the go for fast horses. The track is good, offering all the advantage to the fast horse." (1)		[[Image:horsering.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|In the days of transportation by horse, the animals were tied to rings like this set into posts or stone along the sides of streets. Photo courtesy: Max Smith]]HORSE RACING. On Christmas Day 1846, a horse race with four-horse sleighs was reported to have occurred across the ice on the [[MISSISSIPPI RIVER]] to Galena. In December 1876, a track was laid out on [[LAKE PEOSTA]]. The ''Dubuque Herald'' offered the opinion that "trotting on the ice is all the go for fast horses. The track is good, offering all the advantage to the fast horse." (1)

	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibition against racing along Locust Street led to development of a track along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses.		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibition against racing along Locust Street led to development of a track along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses. There was even some racing along Couler Avenue. (3)

	Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (3)		Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (4)

	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”
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	2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 20, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18761220&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		2. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', December 20, 1876, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18761220&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	3. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en		3. "Caught on the Fly," ''Dubuque Herald'', March 22, 1877, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18770322&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

			4. "Races Abandoned," ''Dubuque Herald'', June 20, 1875, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18750620&printsec=frontpage&hl=en

	Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985		Kruse, Len. "Dubuque Once Famous for Horse Racing," '''Julien's Journal''' May, 1985

	[[Category: Events]]		[[Category: Events]]

Randylyon at 02:23, 26 November 2015

2015-11-26T02:23:22Z

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	A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibition against racing along Locust Street led to development of a track along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses.		A popular "race track" in 1876 was Locust Street which, according to the ''Dubuque Herald'', offered "a fine opportunity for a burst of speed." (2) Racing moved to Jackson Boulevard because the street was away from the business district and lightly traveled. In 1877 the police prohibition against racing along Locust Street led to development of a track along Grandview Avenue from Delhi to the fire station. The one hundred foot wide street could accommodate as many as five horses.

	~~More traditional~~ racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (3)		Traditional racing began May 21, 1866, with the opening of the [[DUBUQUE DRIVING PARK]], a thirty-acre site along the Sageville Road. The first race along the half-mile circular track was won in 58 seconds. By 1875, however, races prior to the Fourth of July were cancelled due to lack of interest and disputes over what days races might be held. (3)

	[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”		[[STOUT, Henry L.\|Henry L. STOUT]] put Dubuque into the national horse racing scene with his ownership of the famous stallion [[NUTWOOD]] and his development of [[NUTWOOD PARK]]. By joining the Western Racing Circuit, Dubuque racing enthusiasts were treated to the sight of such horses as “Kingwood,” “Sarah S.,” and “Dan Patch.”