First Breeders' Sales Pavilion at Keeneland, 1944

Title

First Breeders' Sales Pavilion at Keeneland, 1944

Subject

Photography of horse sports

Description

The Breeders’ Sale Company at Keeneland was formed in 1944 to manage sales, and the first permanent pavilion to replace temporary paddock tents was constructed that year. The 1944 July yearling sale broke the record for total gross sales for an auction.

Creator

Joel Clyne Meadors

Date

1944

Rights

This digital resource may be freely researched in this digital repository. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically, including social media usage. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.

Format

black and white acetate negative

Type

Still image

Original Format

black and white acetate negative

Physical Dimensions

4"x5"

Files

Keeneland Library Meadors Collection - First breeders sales pavilion at Keeneland, 1944.jpg

Citation

Joel Clyne Meadors, “First Breeders' Sales Pavilion at Keeneland, 1944,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 25, 2025, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/1143.

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