Artist

Justine Wishek

Description

Arcadia's First Racetrack -- Known locally as "The Old Baldwin Racetrack," Santa Anita Park opened December 7, 1907 at the site of today's Santa Anita Golf Course. This racetrack represented the realization of Lucky Baldwin's greatest ambition. "I desire no other monument," said Baldwin when the first day's races at his new track had been run. "This is the greatest thing I have ever done, and I am satisfied." In 1909, horseracing was banned throughout the State. Santa Anita Park closed on April 17, 1909. In 1912, the grandstand burned.

Item ID

98W

Collection

Paintings

Less detail

Artist

Walter McNall

Description

Statue of Liberty in foreground with smoke and fire from September 11 terrorism attack on World Trade Center in background. Watercolor.

Item ID

101M

Collection

Paintings

Less detail