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Domestic News
April 6, 1899
Courier Democrat
Langdon, Cavalier County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
The historic Kentucky Association race track in Lexington, Ky., owned by Charles Green of St. Louis, is being sold off, with movable property auctioned and the land soon to be divided into building lots.
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The Historic Race Track of the Kentucky Association.
Lexington, Ky., April 1.—The historic race track of the Kentucky association in this city seems doomed. It is not likely that any further effort will be made to prevent it being cut up into building lots and sold as such. Charles Green of St. Louis, the owner, sold at auction all the movable property. The furniture, club house and grand stand brought good prices. The sale of the land will follow. The track is known to horsemen all over the country as the scene of many interesting race meets.
The Historic Race Track of the Kentucky Association.
Lexington, Ky., April 1.—The historic race track of the Kentucky association in this city seems doomed. It is not likely that any further effort will be made to prevent it being cut up into building lots and sold as such. Charles Green of St. Louis, the owner, sold at auction all the movable property. The furniture, club house and grand stand brought good prices. The sale of the land will follow. The track is known to horsemen all over the country as the scene of many interesting race meets.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Lexington Race Track
Kentucky Association
Property Auction
Building Lots
Historic Site
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles Green Of St. Louis
Where did it happen?
Lexington, Ky.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Lexington, Ky.
Event Date
April 1.
Key Persons
Charles Green Of St. Louis
Outcome
movable property sold at auction for good prices; land to be cut up into building lots and sold.
Event Details
The historic race track of the Kentucky association is doomed to be divided into building lots. Owner Charles Green sold all movable property at auction, including furniture, club house, and grand stand. Sale of the land will follow.