Item 21629 - Rigby Trotting Park, South Portland, ca. 1895

Item 21629 - Rigby Trotting Park, South Portland, ca. 1895
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Item 21629
Rigby Trotting Park, South Portland, ca. 1895
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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.

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