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Keeneland Library Collection-Reworking the Track 1961 v3p53.jpg
Crew doing work on the surface of the main track

Coady Media-Wise Dan winning Phoenix Stakes at Keeneland, 10.08.2010.jpg
Wise Dan, named Horse of the Year in both 2012 and 2013, and won the 2010 Phoenix Stakes, the oldest stakes race in North America, which began at the Kentucky Association track in 1831. The race was named for the Phoenix Hotel, a downtown Lexington…

Keeneland Library Collection-Wind Damage at Spring Meet Barns 1948 v2p23.jpg
The barns at Keeneland were heavily damaged by a storm during the 1948 Spring Meet.

Keeneland Library Collection-Wind Damage at Spring Meet 1948 v2p23.jpg
The barns at Keeneland were damaged by a storm during the 1948 Spring Meet. Crews work to clear the damage. The Grandstand is visible at upper left.

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Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts two horses pulling a plow discussing an upcoming Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.

Keeneland Library Wyatt Collection-Paddock from the Grandstand at Keeneland 04.1971.jpg
The Walking Ring in the Paddock at Keeneland with the sycamore tree as seen before a race during the 1971 Spring Meet. The recently completed Sales Pavilion building is visible to the left and the old administration building to the right behind the…

Keeneland Library Collection-View of Grandstand from the Clubhouse 1939 v1p71.jpg
The Grandstand at Keeneland is seen through an archway at ground level in the Clubhouse in 1939. The stone on the exterior reflects the design of the Clubhouse, which was begun by Jack Keene.

Keeneland Library Meadors Collection-Clubhouse and Grandstand 01.27.1962.jpg
View of the track, Clubhouse, and Grandstand from the infield at Keeneland after snowfall

Keeneland Library Meadors Collection-Clubhouse Grandstand and Finish Line Keeneland 10.10.1956.jpg
Crowds watch a race over the recently renovated track in October 1956.

Keeneland Library Wyatt Collection-Paddock at Keeneland 10.19.1968.jpg
Spectators watch horses leaving the Paddock at Keeneland for the post parade to the track before a race at the 1968 Fall Meet.
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