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Description
Rigby Park, a racetrack in South Portland, was at the terminus of the new electrical road that began at Willard Beach. It was in operation from 1893-1898.
It was considered an especially fast track due to its peat bog foundation.
About This Item
- Title: Rigby Trotting Park, South Portland, ca. 1895
- Creation Date: circa 1895
- Subject Date: circa 1895
- Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Local Code: Photographs -- South Portland -- Race Tracks
- Object Type: Image
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Rigby Park (South Portland, Me.)--Photographs
- Racetracks (Horse racing)--Maine--South Portland
- Harness racing--Maine--South Portland
- Grandstands
- Stadiums
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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