| The Fair Grounds Through the Lens: Photographs and Memories of Horse Racing in New Orleans Contributor(s): Laborde, Peggy Scott (Author), Hodges Jr, Louis (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 1455622516 ISBN-13: 9781455622511 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Horse Racing - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Sports |
| Dewey: 798.400 |
| LCCN: 2016014003 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 11.1" W x 8.6" (2.70 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A heart-pounding race through history The thunder and excitement of the race has long drawn visitors to the Fair Grounds, where legendary horses including Black Gold, Whirlaway, and Risen Star have raced to victory. The history of one of America's oldest Thoroughbred horse-racing tracks is chronicled here through interviews, rare photographs, and archival lithographs. Since 1872, the New Orleans Fair Grounds has been home to exhibitions, boxing matches, baseball games, and even special events like ostrich racing. Now owned by Churchill Downs, Inc., the Fair Grounds has withstood hurricanes, fire, and bankruptcy and stands today as a vibrant sports and festival venue in a historic New Orleans neighborhood. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hodges Jr, Louis: - Fair Grounds official track photographer Louis Hodges, Jr., took his first picture of the New Orleans Fair Grounds when he was twelve years old. His family has been documenting the track for more than half a century. Laborde, Peggy Scott: -Peggy Scott Laborde is the producer and host of Steppin' Out, which airs on WYES-TV in New Orleans. Her professional accomplishments have earned her awards from the Press Club of New Orleans and American Women in Radio and Television. She has garnered praise for her extensive efforts in conserving the arts and history of New Orleans. Laborde is also the coauthor of Pelican's Canal Street: New Orleans' Great Wide Way and Christmas in New Orleans. Laborde, Peggy: -Peggy Scott Laborde is the producer and host of Steppin' Out, which airs on WYES-TV in New Orleans. Her professional accomplishments have earned her awards from the Press Club of New Orleans and American Women in Radio and Television. She has garnered praise for her extensive efforts in conserving the arts and history of New Orleans. Laborde is also the coauthor of Pelican's Canal Street: New Orleans' Great Wide Way and Christmas in New Orleans. |