Hialeah on List of Endangered Historic Places

[smuthg]

I'm sure this has been discussed on the board recently, but I haven't seen it... thought this was good news. (from the Bloodhorse)

Hialeah on List of Endangered Historic Places
by The Associated Press
Date Posted: June 18, 2007
Last Updated: June 18, 2007



The National Trust for Historic Preservation has put Florida's Hialeah Park racecourse on its list of the country's most endangered historic places.

Hialeah Park is fourth on the list of 11 historic sites in danger of being lost to development.

Getting on the list doesn't ensure that the sites will be preserved, but it brings national attention to local preservation efforts.

Hialeah Park first opened in 1925. Seabiscuit, Citation, and Seattle Slew were among the top horses stabled there over the decades. Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, and John F- Kennedy were some of the dignitaries who watched the races at the 220-acre park.

The Legislature revoked its racing license in 2001. The park's owner closed the park in 2005 and filed an application to develop 3,700 housing units and shops on the site.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by Cardus

I remember a column written by Newsday's (Long Island) Paul Moran in which he asserted that Hialeah, Churchill Downs, and Bowie were the best surfaces over which to train.

The remainder of his column -- written about eight to 10 years ago -- described Hialeah's building and infield. It sounded like a great racetrack to visit. I never got there.

I imagine that there are those on this site who have visited Hialeah when it was active.

And of course, the list of all-time greats who won there is impressive.

I was lucky enough to visit Hialeah and IMO it was the most beautiful track I've seen (so far.) I haven't had the privilege of seeing very many tracks, though, so I could be biased.

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I was lucky enough to visit Hialeah and IMO it was the most beautiful track I've seen (so far.) I haven't had the privilege of seeing very many tracks, though, so I could be biased.

Me too, and I've seen quite a few- Hialeah is #2 behind Saratoga only for me.

I loved that place.

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by philcski

Me too, and I've seen quite a few- Hialeah is #2 behind Saratoga only for me.

I loved that place.

I'm excited to see Toga next month for the first time...

[philcski]

Originally Posted by Cajungator26

I'm excited to see Toga next month for the first time...

I'm excited to see Del Mar for the first time next month!

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by philcski

I'm excited to see Del Mar for the first time next month!

You're going there for opening weekend, right?

[SentToStud]

Last I read they are planning to build 4,000 condos on the site.

And if the problems in Hialeah continue, it will be an interesting place to live.

http://cbs4.com/pets/local_story_166122439.html

[Cajungator26]

Originally Posted by SentToStud

Last I read they are planning to build 4,000 condos on the site.

And if the problems in Hialeah continue, it will be an interesting place to live.

http://cbs4.com/pets/local_story_166122439.html

Yeah, that would be pretty interesting to say the least. Kinda weird that they're burrowing. I didn't realize that iguanas did that.

[Buffymommy]

I too think it is the most beautiful track. What the F do we need more housing in So. FL for? There is enough. Houses aren't selling as it is. Like we need more friggen condos. Not like that neighborhood is the best of areas to live in.

That track was beautiful. They should redo it and start up again. If I could only hit the lottery for a HUGE pot.

[robfla]

why not renovate and hold an occassional breeders cup here. it would be the perfect venue.