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'Sport of Queens' coming for everyday Bluffs folks
...the local track located in what is now Playland Park operated from 1941-1946. patrons purchased "options"on the dogs to get around gambling laws. This photo was taken shortly before the operation was closed for good.
[Written on back:
5421…
[Written on back:
5421…
Bluffs Run
Written on back: Dog Track
Photo of two men in overalls, with rakes, overseeing burning of brush in center of the track. Main viewing stand is in background.
Photo of two men in overalls, with rakes, overseeing burning of brush in center of the track. Main viewing stand is in background.
Bluffs Run
Type on back of photo: Dodge Park Kennel Club April 20, 1946
Stamped/written: File No. 5421
Sub. Dog Tracks
Date Apr 21 1946
Photo of small building in the middle of the track, viewed from main viewing stands.
Stamped/written: File No. 5421
Sub. Dog Tracks
Date Apr 21 1946
Photo of small building in the middle of the track, viewed from main viewing stands.
Bluffs Run
Typed on back of photo: Dodge Park Kennel Club, April 20, 1946 FILE
photo of dog track, with overgrown track, building with broken windows
photo of dog track, with overgrown track, building with broken windows