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April 29, 1901. Churchill Downs, Kentucky. "Derby Day." 8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company. View full size.
It is quite different now. They have it so built up now that the Twins Spires are barely noticeable. It seems they could have designed the new Millionaire box seats to where the twins were more prominent. But this is a great shot from the past.
Everyone was in their Sunday best, back when horse racing was still commonly referred to as "the sport of kings."
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